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Late-Night Hosts Roast Trump’s Auto Plans and Controversies

12/6/2025

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Late-night hosts addressed Donald Trump's recent meeting with auto industry leaders, where he announced plans to eliminate Biden-era electric car guidelines.
Stephen Colbert mocked Trump's remarks about cars and the renaming of the Institute of Peace to the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, which critics found ironic.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny over military actions in Venezuela, prompting Colbert to humorously question the justification for targeting survivors.
Jimmy Kimmel also commented on the institute's renaming, while The Daily Show highlighted the release of Epstein Island photos, showing the estate's poor condition.

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Late-night hosts addressed Donald Trump's recent meeting with auto industry leaders, where he announced plans to eliminate Biden-era electric car guidelines.
Stephen Colbert mocked Trump's remarks about cars and the renaming of the Institute of Peace to the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, which critics found ironic.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny over military actions in Venezuela, prompting Colbert to humorously question the justification for targeting survivors.
Jimmy Kimmel also commented on the institute's renaming, while The Daily Show highlighted the release of Epstein Island photos, showing the estate's poor condition.