Late-night Hosts Slam Trump Over Economic Turmoil and Canada Controversy

On late-night TV this week, comedians targeted former President Donald Trump for his actions and policies that critics argue have negatively impacted the U.S. economy. Hosts pointed primarily at Trump's controversial tariff policies which many blame for creating uncertainty and instability in financial markets.

Jimmy Kimmel, speaking on his show, humorously expressed frustration about trying to make comedy out of such troubling news. He suggested that Trump's presidency, notably his unexpected closeness with Russia, threats toward Canada, and intentions to dismantle the Department of Education, had created more chaos than anyone anticipated. Specifically, Trump's recent insistence that Canada become America's new 51st state drew sharp ridicule. Trump argued that incorporating Canada could resolve trade conflict between both nations, a suggestion Kimmel viewed as laughably absurd and born of unquestioning encouragement from advisors rather than practical reasoning.

Stephen Colbert similarly mocked Trump’s policies, emphasizing the turmoil caused in financial markets by ongoing tariff decisions. With the Dow continually plummeting, reportedly losing $4 trillion over just three weeks, Colbert focused on how Trump’s administration was trying desperately—and unsuccessfully—to spin the economic crisis as a controlled part of a plan. Colbert poked fun at the unfortunate explanations coming out of the White House, particularly a bizarre analogy likening economic upheaval to pulling off a Band-Aid resulting in "blood everywhere." He humorously countered by suggesting it might instead be a better plan to seek expert advice rather than continue trusting Trump's problematic policies.

billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk was experiencing significant financial losses alongside the general economy. Colbert attributed Musk's dwindling fortune humorously to what he dubbed an economic principle of widespread dislike.

Seth Meyers also joined the chorus, making fun of Trump's economic messaging during press conferences and mocking his awkward public pronouncements. Meyers pointedly referenced Trump's celebration of Women's History Month, sarcastically linking it to Trump's controversies regarding hush money payments. Meyers wrapped up his comedic criticism by highlighting Trump's consideration of imposing tariffs on Russia, wryly pointing out that such a decision could ironically affect American consumers' ability to afford luxury items like caviar alongside common staples like eggs.

Overall, these late-night critiques framed Trump’s economic decisions and communications as alarming and chaotic, using ridicule and incisive humor to express concern about leadership decisions.