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President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has become a hot topic for late-night television hosts, who offered a mix of humor, satire, and sharp commentary about the controversial political shift.
Trump, sworn in for his second term earlier this week, has already sparked heated debates nationwide with his policy announcements and executive actions.
On The Tonight Show, host Jimmy Fallon quipped, “Trump’s back in the White House, which means the Oval Office officially has more drama than an episode of Succession.”
Fallon also joked about Trump’s widely discussed campaign promise to pardon individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack, saying, “They say history repeats itself, but with Trump, it’s more like a sequel nobody asked for.”
Meanwhile, Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, took a more direct approach. “Donald Trump is back, proving once again that in America, there’s always a second act—even if it’s terrifying,” Colbert said.
He criticized Trump’s early executive actions, particularly the pardons for January 6 protesters. “He’s calling it justice; I call it the worst episode of Law & Order ever made.”
On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Meyers explored Trump’s policies with his signature blend of humor and critique. “Trump promised to ‘drain the swamp’ last time, and now he’s filling it with oil.
Literally—his first executive order was to greenlight drilling in national parks.” Meyers added, “It’s like watching someone burn down a house, then get a second chance and immediately buy a flamethrower.”
Conan O’Brien, now hosting his podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, dedicated a segment to Trump’s return, saying, “The man who brought us ‘covfefe’ is back. Maybe this time he’ll invent a whole new word for chaos.”
O’Brien also joked about the political divide, saying, “America is now so polarized that we’re not even using the same maps. One side calls it the ‘United States,’ and the other calls it ‘Trump’s America.’”
The late-night hosts’ responses reflect a broader sentiment among critics and supporters alike, as Trump’s return has reignited passionate debates on both sides of the political aisle.
Whether viewed as a second chance or a controversial redo, Trump’s presidency is already shaping up to be a defining chapter in modern American politics.
