Donald Trump's recent public appearances have stirred controversy and humor alike, as he expressed discontent over a range of issues. His grievances include the judge handling his hush-money case, President Biden's prohibition of oil and gas drilling, and a peculiar proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." Trump's suggestions also extend to the potential acquisition or takeover of Greenland and the Panama Canal, raising eyebrows and drawing comparisons to fictional characters.
Late-night hosts were quick to seize the comedic potential of Trump's claims. Jimmy Kimmel, for instance, described Trump's press conference as being in "mid-season form," highlighting the former president's unconventional ideas and statements. Trump's son, Don Jr., further fueled the narrative by posting on social media from Greenland, amplifying speculation about their intentions.
"Trump is already reminding us of what a terrible mistake we made" – Jimmy Kimmel
In a press conference, Trump made several eyebrow-raising claims, including that "special counsel Jack Smith executes people" and that "electric heaters make you itchy." His explanation for his anger was likened to "an SAT math problem written by a dog who just smoked weed," a comparison made by Seth Meyers. Additionally, Trump alarmingly claimed that faucets have no water, further adding to the list of dubious assertions.
"an SAT math problem written by a dog who just smoked weed" – Seth Meyers
Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" garnered particular attention. Kimmel humorously noted that Trump had stayed up almost all night drinking Diet Coke to conceive this idea. The renaming suggestion was not taken lightly by late-night hosts, with Kimmel quipping about the simplistic nature of the name.
"Yes, what a beautiful name he spent two seconds thinking of" – Jimmy Kimmel
"The real gulf of America is the one between those who believe Trump belongs in the White House, and those who think he belongs in a hole" – Jimmy Kimmel
Trump's refusal to dismiss the notion of using military force to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal was met with skepticism and ridicule. Stephen Colbert likened Trump to Darth Vader, emphasizing his authoritarian tendencies.
"He's like Darth Vader – 'come to the dark side, or else.'" – Stephen Colbert
The political climate in the United States seems to reflect a growing disinterest among citizens, as a new poll reveals that two-thirds of US adults are tuning out political news. This trend underscores the challenges faced by political figures in maintaining public engagement amid escalating rhetoric and divisive proposals.
Despite these antics, Trump continues to lack a concrete healthcare plan, a point highlighted by Kimmel during his commentary. The former president's behavior is seen as a distraction from more pressing issues, leaving many questioning his priorities.
"He still has no healthcare plan, stayed up almost all night drinking Diet Coke to come up with the Gulf of America. And from now on, tortillas will be known as 'little round blankets'" – Jimmy Kimmel