Late-night television hosts took aim at recent political events, including critiques of President Trump’s cabinet meetings, accusations against Pete Hegseth over foreign policy decisions, and the cultural phenomenon of Spotify Wrapped.

Jimmy Kimmel’s Monologue Highlights

During his Wednesday-night monologue, Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at the annual Spotify Wrapped list, which summarizes users’ listening habits over the previous year. He humorously remarked, “Spotify knows us better than we know ourselves,” calling attention to the pervasive data collection in today’s digital age. Kimmel suggested that other platforms should follow suit, quipping about the potential implications if Pornhub performed similar analyses on its users.

Trump’s Cabinet Meeting Critique

Kimmel then shifted his focus to the outrage from Trump’s supporters regarding his public dozing during a lengthy cabinet meeting. “We all saw him dozing off, which prompted fervent attempts from his defenders to rationalize the situation,” he observed. Various commentators justified the behavior, discussing the implications of sleep deprivation on productivity and alertness among public officials.

“If you only average three or four hours of sleep a night, you’re likely to doze off at any age,” one Fox News host noted. Kimmel cleverly rebutted these defenses, highlighting the absurdity of equating loss of consciousness in a critical meeting with a lack of accountability.

Controversy Surrounding Pete Hegseth

Simultaneously, Pete Hegseth found himself in hot water for allegedly authorizing military actions against a Venezuelan vessel purportedly involved in drug smuggling. Critics, including former colleague Andrew Napolitano, are now calling for legal action against Hegseth, stating that his decisions may violate international law.

Kimmel quipped, “It’s remarkable that criticism is now emerging from within Trump’s own circle. If Hegseth had hit a pedestrian, I’m sure he would have been met with understanding!” The implications of such political controversies raise questions about accountability and leadership in governmental policy.

Stephen Colbert Exposes Double Standards

On “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert reflected on the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Hegseth and his decisions, jokingly classifying them as potentially criminal. He also criticized the apparent contradiction of the Trump administration’s approach to drug policy, particularly regarding the recent pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who faced serious drug trafficking charges.

Colbert humorously pointed out the inconsistency of saying Venezuelan boats deserve to be destroyed while simultaneously pardoning known drug traffickers. “How many notorious drug traffickers have you pardoned?” he challenged during his commentary.

First Lady’s Audiobook Announcement

In other news from the White House, the First Lady recently released her memoir in an AI-generated Spanish audiobook format. Colbert commented on the curious nature of the release, given her claims of multilingualism, stating, “It’s intriguing that the result is both modern and somewhat detached from genuine engagement.”