The Late Night Takedown: Trump's MRI Mystery and Ableist Slurs
In a scathing critique, late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Kimmel united to address Donald Trump's recent controversies. From his use of an ableist slur to his questionable claims about an MRI scan, these hosts left no stone unturned.
Jon Stewart's Take: 'That's Not Physically Possible'
As the Thanksgiving festivities faded, Jon Stewart took aim at Trump's comments about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. In a Truth Social post, Trump described Walz as "seriously retarded," a remark that Stewart found appalling. He exclaimed, "On Thanksgiving?!" in a tone that captured the absurdity of the situation.
When asked about his remarks, Trump doubled down, claiming there was "something seriously wrong" with the Democratic governor. Stewart's response was fiery: "Something wrong with him? With him?" He went on to describe the press corps' experience at Mar-a-Lago, where they had to endure Trump's "brain ooze" and then fly back with him, asking if he wanted to clarify his nonsense.
But here's where it gets controversial... Trump tried to address concerns about his health and cognitive abilities by claiming he had "no idea" what part of his body was scanned in an MRI. Stewart couldn't believe it: "That's not physically possible." He imagined a scenario where Trump refused to know the results, wanting a grand reveal. "Were you not curious at all?" Stewart asked, mocking Trump's apparent lack of interest in his own health.
Stephen Colbert: 'Maga Folks Notice Trump's Treatment'
Stephen Colbert focused on how Trump's supporters are starting to realize they're being treated like "meat animals." He cited an interview where former supporters expressed anger over Trump's focus on a gilded ballroom instead of affordability. Colbert quipped, "The ballroom is to serve the poor... and they will be delicious."
Colbert also addressed Trump's Thanksgiving racism, referring to his anti-immigrant rant. He noted how Trump attacked Minnesota's immigration policies and used an ableist slur against Walz. Walz responded by demanding the release of Trump's MRI results, to which Trump agreed, despite not knowing what the scan was for. Colbert offered a theory: "Maybe the broken part is the part that's supposed to know."
And this is the part most people miss... After Trump's remarks, the White House scrambled to justify them. Trump's staff posted a letter from his doctor, claiming the MRI was for cardiovascular and abdominal health evaluation. Colbert's response: "Fair enough... can we write the retirement prescription next?"
Jimmy Kimmel: 'Another Bold Statement from the 8th-Grade President'
Jimmy Kimmel joined the chorus, blasting Trump for his ableist slur. He joked, "He can be presidential when he wants to!" Kimmel also addressed Trump's claim of having the highest approval ratings, pointing out his negative 60% rating. He compared it to gas station bathrooms on Yelp, highlighting the absurdity.
Kimmel then discussed Trump's promise to pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, the former Honduran president sentenced to 45 years for creating a "cocaine superhighway." He addressed the hypocrisy, saying, "Some are just haters and losers. Lighten up!" Kimmel reminded viewers of Trump's campaign promises: pardoning drug kingpins and building a ballroom. "Promises made, promises kept," he concluded.
