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Audience Participation
President Trump’s 99-minute address to Congress was still providing fodder for late-night hosts on Wednesday. Michael Kosta was unimpressed with how Democratic lawmakers chose to express their opposition.
On “The Daily Show,” Kosta said the speech was “a theatrical production where everybody has a role, and they slip right into it.”
“Democrats showed up in full wardrobe, dressed in pink as a symbolic protest against people who wanted them to do something meaningful.” — MICHAEL KOSTA
“They came with props, too, holding up little paddles like they were ready to give Mike Johnson a naughty little spanking, huh? Either that or a pickleball match.” — MICHAEL KOSTA
“Trump was confused by the paddles. He was, like, ‘We’re not auctioning off Greenland until later.” — JIMMY FALLON
“What turned out to be an amazing night for America coincided with the worst night for Democrats since Republicans canceled slavery.” — GREG GUTFELD
“Luckily, Democrats stood up to him the only way they know how: by writing about it later in their diaries.” — TAYLOR TOMLINSON
”I really love that while Trump was saying the wildest [expletive] on earth, Democrats just sat there with their little paddles. Like, you really shouldn’t stand up to fascism the same way that we play ‘Is It Cake?’” — TAYLOR TOMLINSON
“It was the longest presidential address in more than 60 years. Why is it that the orchestra can play off an Oscar winner but not the president?” — JIMMY KIMMEL
“Trump’s speech went on so long — his speech was 10 minutes longer than ‘The Lion King.’” And had twice as much lyin’ in it. — JIMMY KIMMEL
“Stayed up late last night for a live show following Donald Trump’s address to Congress, which set the record for the longest address to a joint session of Congress ever. Felt longer.” — STEPHEN COLBERT
“I mean, so long you couldn’t bring in DOGE to make any cuts?” — SETH MEYERS
“His speech was so long, Adrien Brody played him off.” — SETH MEYERS
The Punchiest Punchlines (Al Green Edition)
“There was a big moment in Trump’s speech when Texas congressman Al Green was removed from the chamber because he kept yelling, ‘He has no mandate.’ Trump was like, ‘Not true. Elon Musk is my man date.’” — JIMMY FALLON
“You know, there is something kind of badass about shaking a cane at someone, right? Don’t [expletive] with me unless you want to take this very slowly outside, all right?” — MICHAEL KOSTA
“You know, it’s not his fault — he thought walking with a cane meant he could board his flight early.” — GREG GUTFELD
“I will say props to this guy. He got to send a message to President Trump and go home early, you know? I should have tried that when I wanted to leave my nephew’s baptism: ‘You do not have the mandate. I’m out of here!’” — MICHAEL KOSTA
The Bits Worth Watching
The “American Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood faced off in the ‘Name That Song Challenge’ on Wednesday’s “Tonight Show.”
What We’re Excited About on Thursday Night
The actress Jennifer Coolidge will be on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
Also, Check This Out
The team behind “Hamilton” has canceled plans to perform the musical at the Kennedy Center next year, citing President Trump’s takeover of the institution and ouster of Democrats from its board.
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