Late-night television hosts have once again turned their attention to Donald Trump, addressing his recent comments calling for the firing of Jimmy Kimmel, his controversial social media posts regarding Iran, and a significant Supreme Court ruling that weakens parts of the Voting Rights Act.
Kimmel Responds to Trump’s Call for Cancellation
On Thursday evening, Jimmy Kimmel reacted to the latest call from Donald Trump for his ABC late-night show to be cancelled. In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized Kimmel as being “seriously unfunny” and said he was presiding over one of the lowest-rated shows on television. Trump also suggested that the network should fire Kimmel soon.
Kimmel, known for his biting humor, responded by laughing off Trump’s remarks, remarking that if low ratings were grounds for firing, both he and Trump should be out of a job. He pointed out that Trump wasn’t exactly doing well himself, humorously referencing the many challenges he was facing, including ongoing military conflicts.
Kimmel also took a moment to praise the small group of Republicans who had spoken out in defense of the First Amendment, including Senators Ted Cruz and Rand Paul, who have not pressured ABC to fire Kimmel despite the comedian’s frequent jokes about them.
He concluded by pointing out that Trump’s attacks on him were likely a distraction from other more serious matters, including rising prices, the Trump-Epstein files, and his involvement in a war he has struggled to resolve.
Seth Meyers Takes Aim at Trump’s Meme Post
Meanwhile, Seth Meyers on Late Night poked fun at Trump’s bizarre Truth Social post showing an AI-generated image of Trump holding a machine gun in Iran, with the caption “No More Mr. Nice Guy.”
Meyers mocked the image, saying:
“I’m sorry, is this supposed to make you look cool?”
Meyers further criticized the timing of the post, which was made at 4:05 AM Eastern time, calling it an odd time to share such a meme. He then mocked Trump’s leadership, sarcastically reassuring viewers that “there are plenty of adults in the room” — though he humorously noted that Kid Rock was one of those “adults” in the room, joining Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for a military helicopter ride.
Meyers also questioned Trump’s confusing stance on Iran, suggesting that his back-and-forth messaging made him seem more like a “madman” than a dealmaker. He criticized Trump for starting a war that he reportedly thought would be brief, but which has dragged on.
The Daily Show Weighs in on Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision
On The Daily Show, Josh Johnson focused on the Supreme Court’s recent ruling regarding Louisiana’s congressional map, which has significant implications for the Voting Rights Act. The ruling forces Louisiana to redraw its districts, which Johnson argued would harm civil rights by diminishing Black representation in Congress.
Johnson humorously remarked that the Supreme Court appeared shocked by the fact that Louisiana had two Black congressmen and wanted to “dial this back.” He sarcastically suggested that the Court was effectively erasing Black districts across the South. Johnson also criticized Justice Samuel Alito’s reasoning, which requires proof of intentional racism for districts to be deemed unconstitutional:
“Just to be clear: for Alito, the map is not racist unless the guy drawing it finishes it and goes, ‘Man, I’m racist!’”
Johnson also mocked conservative voices who claimed that race should no longer be a factor in redistricting, sarcastically celebrating the supposed end of racism.
He concluded by emphasizing the importance of the Voting Rights Act, stating that its existence has helped reduce discrimination, but that removing such protections could have disastrous consequences.
