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Late-Night Hosts Roast Trump's Federal Grant Freeze Chaos

1/30/2025

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Late-night hosts unleashed their wit on President Trump's abrupt freeze of federal grants, igniting a firestorm of criticism. Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Kimmel shone a light on the ensuing chaos and confusion. Although the freeze was swiftly lifted amid public uproar, the administration continued to grapple with accusations of misinformation and disorder.

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Late-night hosts unleashed their wit on President Trump's abrupt freeze of federal grants, igniting a firestorm of criticism. Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Kimmel shone a light on the ensuing chaos and confusion. Although the freeze was swiftly lifted amid public uproar, the administration continued to grapple with accusations of misinformation and disorder.