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Late-Night Hosts Slam Trump’s Saudi Trip, Question Motives

5/15/2025

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Late-night hosts took aim at President Trump's choice of Saudi Arabia for his inaugural international trip, alleging it was driven by corruption and financial gain. Stephen Colbert and Jordan Klepper spotlighted Trump's acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar, raising eyebrows about his business entanglements in the region and the troubling implications for American values.

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Late-night hosts took aim at President Trump's choice of Saudi Arabia for his inaugural international trip, alleging it was driven by corruption and financial gain. Stephen Colbert and Jordan Klepper spotlighted Trump's acceptance of a $400 million jet from Qatar, raising eyebrows about his business entanglements in the region and the troubling implications for American values.