Trump’s Interview and Cabinet Picks Leave Late-Night Host Laughing
“Long-time no see, safety net.” This is how Jimmy Kimmel began Monday night’s monologue on “Late Night,” referring to ana extended absence due to the Hollywood strikes.
The strike is over, and quite clearly, the country seems to have missed out on a lot. Not only did Kimmel return to a brighter red corner office, he had the perfect fodder: a long, detailed interview journalists were calling “doozy,” courtesy of Trump’s peddling of lies and threats on ‘Meet the Press’. He tore it to shreds, highlighting one ridiculous claim in particular – the US as the only country with birthright citizenship.
“It is not even close toclique,” Kimmel deadpanned, showing a map of the countless countries that guarantee citizenship for anyone born within their borders. “Donald Trump believes that if you want American
Kimmel joked.
But the absurdity didn’t stop there.
Unable to give more details about his so-called healthcare plan, Trump easily disparaged the Affordable Care Act while simultaneously claiming responsibility for saving it and insuring millions.
“He saved Obamacare like that volcano saved Pompeii. It’s mysterious,” Kimmel said, referencing the millions losing health coverage during Trump’s first presidential run.
“There’s so many lies here, and this guy, he’s got no facts left to give.”
Then came a real doozy: turning to Fox News and how Trump poached a not-insignificant 12 host and contributors Integrations
“From Pete Hegseth to Dr. Oz to RFK, each nominee is nuttier than the last,” Kimmel quipped. “So all this is unsettling for those of us who care about who’s running our country. It’s also a lot of fun for kids.”
He then showed a “Guess Who?” parody commercial.
Two kids grappled with the question: “Who is this new insane someone Trump is appointing?”
“Did your person ever shoot her puppy in a gravel pit?” one child asked.
“Is your person a TV doctor who’s pushing questionable weight-loss programs?” another questioned.
“Does your person believe reptile people are in control?”
“Is your person a woman of color?” the first child questioned.
“Just kidding,” he quickly added, with a nervous laugh.
“While it might not be fun for the whole family, it really could be a teaching tool for kids,” Kimmel mused.
