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Late-Night Hosts Roast Trump Amid Japan Visit Controversy

10/29/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced critique from late-night hosts over his state visit to Japan amid a government shutdown.
Jimmy Kimmel highlighted Trump’s awkward interactions and rambling about steam power during the shutdown.
Stephen Colbert mocked the president’s military comments, suggesting he threatened to use troops against American cities.
Seth Meyers questioned polling claims and ridiculed the White House’s defense of the East Wing demolition.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced critique from late-night hosts over his state visit to Japan amid a government shutdown.
Jimmy Kimmel highlighted Trump’s awkward interactions and rambling about steam power during the shutdown.
Stephen Colbert mocked the president’s military comments, suggesting he threatened to use troops against American cities.
Seth Meyers questioned polling claims and ridiculed the White House’s defense of the East Wing demolition.