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Jimmy Kimmel will host special marking the halfway point of the Trump administration’s first term

Host Jimmy Kimmel checks Trump's Twitter account on a giant screen at the 89th Oscars on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Host Jimmy Kimmel checks Trump’s Twitter account on a giant screen at the 89th Oscars on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, Calif.
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It’s halftime for the Trump presidency and Jimmy Kimmel is providing the show.

ABC announced Wednesday that the funnyman will host a “Halftime Tribute to Trump” on Jan. 21. The evening of chat and performances will see visits from actors Will Arnett, Fred Willard, Fred Armisen and Alyssa Milano. Donald Trump impersonator Anthony Atamanuik is also on the roster.

The show is being billed as “Jimmy Kimmel Live Intermission Accomplished: A Halftime Tribute to Trump.”

According to ABC’s show announcement, the President’s Twitter typos will be part of the festivities.

“Join Jimmy as he pays an all-American tribute to our commander in chief with celebrities, song, ‘covfefe’ and ‘hamberders,’” the release said.

“The President Show” actor Anthony Atamanuik attends the Vulture Festival.