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Late-Night Hosts Slam Trump's Harmful Economic Policies

3/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers took aim at Donald Trump's economic policies, arguing they are detrimental to the U.S. economy. Kimmel pointed to soaring prices and layoffs in the Department of Education, while Meyers ridiculed Trump's use of taxpayer money to promote Tesla. Their sharp critiques underscored the real-life consequences of Trump's decisions on everyday Americans.

History

Historical Context

Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers criticized Donald Trump's economic policies, linking them to rising costs and layoffs. Historically, hiring freezes have been used by presidents like Carter and Reagan, often disrupting operations without reducing employment. Trump's own hiring freeze in 2017 faced backlash for its negative impact on federal services, highlighting ongoing tensions between economic policy and public welfare.

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Story summary

Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers took aim at Donald Trump's economic policies, arguing they are detrimental to the U.S. economy. Kimmel pointed to soaring prices and layoffs in the Department of Education, while Meyers ridiculed Trump's use of taxpayer money to promote Tesla. Their sharp critiques underscored the real-life consequences of Trump's decisions on everyday Americans.

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