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Late-Night TV Hosts: Trump's Speech and White House Drama

USAThursday, December 18, 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel's Take

  • Opening Joke: Kimmel started his show by comparing Trump's address to a "surprise episode of The Worst Wing."
  • Interrupted Shows: He noted that the speech cut into popular shows like Survivor and The Floor.
  • Truth Social Tease: Kimmel joked that Trump's "best is yet to come" post might hint at the upcoming Epstein files release.

Trump's "Presidential Hall of Fame"

  • Controversial Descriptions: The display includes descriptions of past presidents like Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
  • Reagan's Endorsement: Kimmel found it amusing that the display claims Ronald Reagan was a fan of Trump, considering Reagan passed away in 2004.
  • Pizza Hut Joke: He questioned what Reagan could have been a fan of, joking about Trump's old Pizza Hut commercials.

Stephen Colbert's Reaction

  • Avoiding the Speech: Colbert mentioned that his show considered covering the speech live but decided against it.
  • Odd Announcement: He found it strange that Trump announced an emergency address claiming everything is great.
  • Mom Comparison: Colbert compared it to a mom calling her kid to say everything is fine but asking them to come home.

Seth Meyers' Insights

  • Damage Control: Meyers discussed the White House's damage control after Susie Wiles, the chief of staff, gave candid interviews.
  • Bold Statements: Wiles called Trump an "alcoholic's personality" and referred to JD Vance as a "conspiracy theorist."
  • Strange Loyalty: Meyers found it odd that Wiles still works at the White House despite her comments.
  • Photo Shoot Mockery: He mocked the photo shoot with high-ranking cabinet members, saying it was like being voted "most likely to succeed" but ending up with a different superlative.

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