Los Angeles, CA – Late-night comedians had a field day with Donald Trump’s latest antics involving Elon Musk’s Tesla cars and the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the US economy. Seth Meyers poked fun at Trump’s attempt to boost Tesla’s stock price with a promotional stunt using taxpayer money, while Stephen Colbert criticized the president’s tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum.
Meyers highlighted the economic downturn under Trump’s presidency, pointing out that Tesla shares have plummeted along with the rest of the market. He joked about Trump’s preference for checks over credit cards while trying to purchase a Tesla with Musk. Musk even had to explain to Trump that driving a car is like driving a fast golf cart, prompting laughs from Meyers.
Colbert, on the other hand, criticized Trump’s tariffs as a tax that American consumers ultimately end up paying for. He sarcastically noted that teenagers might have to resort to backseat bicycle rides if the price of new cars increases as a result of the tariffs. Colbert also made fun of Trump’s commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, for touting the tariffs as the most important policy in American history.
Jimmy Kimmel, in Los Angeles, took a more somber tone as he discussed the impact of Trump’s policies on the Department of Education. Kimmel highlighted the irony of education secretary Linda McMahon, wife of the WWE founder, Vince McMahon, potentially laying off thousands of employees. He quipped about needing edibles to get through the next four years under Trump’s reign.
Overall, the late-night hosts painted a humorous yet critical picture of Trump’s economic policies and their impact on industries like automotive and education. Through satire and sarcasm, they shed light on the absurdity of some of the decisions made by the Trump administration.