Late-night television hosts addressed recent developments in the Trump administration, including ongoing deportation efforts.
Stephen Colbert
On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert noted a 11% decrease in international visitors to the U.S. in recent months, with Las Vegas reportedly experiencing an $18 million downturn as a result. He stated, "People from overseas are frightened to come here," referencing a report indicating the largest drop in Australian tourism since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colbert quipped, "Do you know how bad things have to be to scare off Australians?"
He also commented on the administration's disregard for court orders, citing instances of deportations to El Salvador despite court injunctions and the administration's subsequent claim of probable cause for criminal contempt.
Colbert discussed the case of Kilmar Ábrego García, mistakenly deported to El Salvador, and the Supreme Court's order for his return. Trump administration officials stated they would defer to El Salvador's wishes regarding his return.
Colbert humorously characterized the U.S. as a "gentle passive giant that would never put pressure on a sovereign nation."
In a recent Fox interview, Trump referred to American citizens as "homegrowns" while warning of further deportations. Colbert likened this to "what your cousin calls the crappy weed he's trying to sell you."
Colbert also satirized Trump's comments about violent criminals, using humor to contrast the remarks with the image of a cartoon character.
Colbert referenced a contentious town hall meeting where 91-year-old Republican Chuck Grassley addressed complaints regarding Trump's immigration policies.
The show also touched upon efforts to reduce federal funding for public broadcasters NPR and PBS, despite their limited budgets, due to perceived lack of alignment with the Trump administration's priorities.
Colbert humorously suggested a potential renaming of Sesame Street to "Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie Have Wives Now."
Jimmy Kimmel
On Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the host criticized the "cruel and criminal" deportation policies and the Ábrego García case.
Kimmel labeled Trump a "lunatic" and discussed his frequent interviews, including a recent Fox appearance where he presented a new idea for immigrants to deport themselves. Kimmel joked that Trump's offers of money and plane tickets to immigrants are often linked to his divorce proceedings.
A recent Wall Street Journal report focused on Elon Musk and his relationships with several women. The report detailed Musk's efforts to "recruit women to carry his children," potentially including the purchase of their silence.
Kimmel noted Musk's numerous children and the possibility of more "mini-Musks." He also made a humorous comparison to the Alien vs. Predator franchise.
Kimmel briefly mentioned the ongoing dispute with Harvard University and the internet show of Mike Lindell, highlighting technical difficulties experienced during a recent broadcast.
Kimmel humorously remarked on Lindell's past experiences.
