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John Oliver Mocks Trump's Doll Tariff Comments with Humor

5/12/2025

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John Oliver took aim at President Trump's remarks about tariffs impacting doll prices, humorously questioning his grasp of childhood play. With sharp wit, Oliver mocked Trump's clumsy references to girls, suggesting that if dolls become scarce, sticks might just be the next big thing. The segment blended humor with a critique of the President's disconnect from youth culture.

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John Oliver took aim at President Trump's remarks about tariffs impacting doll prices, humorously questioning his grasp of childhood play. With sharp wit, Oliver mocked Trump's clumsy references to girls, suggesting that if dolls become scarce, sticks might just be the next big thing. The segment blended humor with a critique of the President's disconnect from youth culture.