In a scathing response to late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s recent remarks, CNN commentator Scott Jennings accused the comedian of providing “marching orders” to his left-wing audience, essentially encouraging them to engage in destructive behavior. Jennings’ comments came after Kimmel’s sarcastic suggestion on Tuesday that his viewers avoid vandalizing Tesla vehicles, a remark that seemed to mock both Elon Musk and his company in light of recent controversies.

“The message from the American Left to conservatives is unmistakable: silence yourselves, or we will do it for you. This isn’t comedy — these are marching orders,” Jennings wrote on his X account, reacting to Kimmel’s monologue during the Tuesday night episode of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*

Kimmel’s comments on Tesla came amid the company’s financial struggles and the growing backlash against Musk, particularly for his ties to the Trump administration. Addressing the recent plummet in Tesla’s stock price, Kimmel joked to his audience, “People have been vandalizing Tesla vehicles. New Tesla vehicle. Please don’t vandalize. Don’t ever vandalize Tesla vehicles.” He paused for dramatic effect, allowing the audience to laugh before continuing his comedic tirade about the company’s troubles.

While Kimmel’s quip may have seemed light-hearted to his left-wing fanbase, critics like Jennings were quick to point out the underlying seriousness of his message. In their view, Kimmel wasn’t just poking fun at Musk or the faltering stock; he was implicitly encouraging an unhealthy, destructive response to a political disagreement. As violence against Tesla dealerships has been reported in recent weeks, Kimmel’s jokes about vandalism seemed anything but funny to those who see the current climate as dangerously volatile.

Jennings’ accusation of Kimmel giving “marching orders” to leftists struck a chord with many who’ve watched the left grow increasingly intolerant of opposing viewpoints. When Kimmel and other left-wing figures publicly mock or incite violence against conservatives, it raises legitimate concerns about the direction the political discourse is heading.

The following night, Kimmel doubled down on his criticism of Musk, referring to recent violence against Tesla dealerships and mocking Musk’s attempt to make sense of the situation. Responding to Musk’s remark on *Fox News* that his company had been unfairly targeted, Kimmel sarcastically remarked, “Well, let me see if I can explain it for you: when you pull out a chainsaw to celebrate firing thousands of people, they get mad.” He further amplified his derision by making light of Musk’s previous missteps, including an infamous incident where Musk appeared to make a Nazi salute. Kimmel concluded, “This poor guy. You do one, maybe two Nazi salutes and everybody gets all bent out of shape.”

Kimmel’s remarks about Musk aren’t new. In 2022, Kimmel called the Tesla CEO a “piece of s–t” after Musk shared and later retracted a conspiracy theory about the violent attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi. His longstanding feud with Musk seems to have escalated, with Kimmel using his platform to continue bashing the billionaire in ways that some argue are bordering on dangerous.

For conservatives like Scott Jennings, Kimmel’s rhetoric is a perfect example of the increasingly hostile environment cultivated by the left. What was once comedy is now being used to subtly encourage unrest and division, whether it’s through the mocking of powerful figures like Musk or outright incitement to vandalize their property. With tensions mounting on both sides of the political spectrum, it’s more important than ever to hold public figures accountable for their words—and actions—that could have dangerous consequences for the nation.