Former President Donald Trump made waves this week. Specifically, he blasted music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs over his links to Ghislaine Maxwell, who was linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein. He outlined his vision during a wonderful week of interactive social media and press interviews. This ignited a firestorm of damning response from political pundits as well as late night television personalities.
In an August 2020 declaration, Trump referred to Combs by his former name, “Puff Daddy.” So when President Biden was recently asked about a potential pardon for the iconic music industry figure, he seemed open to pursuing this option, saying, “I’m going to have to take a look at it.” His remarks on Combs, unfortunately, fit into a larger disturbing pattern that has included remarks about the notorious Ghislaine Maxwell.
Trump suggested that the decision to grant retroactive compensation to furloughed employees amidst the ongoing government shutdown “really depends on who you’re talking about.” As he did so, he justified that some people should not be entitled to assistance. He is optimistic that most will get the care they need and deserve in an appropriate manner.
Kimmel humorously noted the absurdity of Trump’s comments about child sex trafficking, mocking the former president’s casual approach.
“Hey man, maybe when you hear the words ‘child sex trafficking’, the next thing you say shouldn’t be ‘I’m going to look at it,’ alright?” – Josh Johnson
Beyond bringing levity to the seriousness of Maxwell’s plight, Johnson’s joke was a critique of Trump’s casual approach to crises. Kimmel further quipped, “Why does he always sound like the dumbest member of the crime family?” suggesting that Trump’s remarks often lack the gravity they require.
Kimmel underscored the potentially dire effects of the government shutdown. He highlighted that as the shutdown continues, essential workers—including air traffic controllers—are forced to work without pay. He focused on exposing the grotesque political posturing when real people are hurting with a focus on the bottom line.
In his opening monologue, Meyers focused his comedy on the recent Nobel prize winners. Then, just as quickly, did Biden shift his focus back to Trump, ridiculing him for whining, even when he won previous elections.
“Dude, how many times do you have to win before you stop complaining?” – Seth Meyers
When Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene heard that the House was advancing a bipartisan permitting reform bill, she sounded off on X. She fears it would increase her adult child’s healthcare premiums by two times. She stated, “No I’m not towing the party line on this, or playing loyalty games,” drawing mixed responses from both sides of the political spectrum.
That wasn’t enough for Trump, who took to social media to further vent against Fox News. He reiterated the fact that even most Republicans are unhappy with CNN’s reporting. His feelings on this matter are indicative of a larger, festering divide in the conservative media and parts of the GOP.