Late-night hosts discussed Donald Trump’s decision to dress up as a garbageman as a late campaign stunt and Kamala Harris’s lead among suburban women.
Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers stated on Thursday’s Late Night, “All politicians pander, but Donald Trump is the most shameless and prolific panderer in American history.” He highlighted Trump’s penchant for playing dress-up, referencing his latest stunt in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he climbed into a garbage truck wearing a reflective orange vest.
Meyers humorously suggested that Trump should host a reality show where he tries out different jobs while wearing a single piece of each job’s uniform. He pointed out the absurdity of Trump’s actions, including dancing to the Village People’s YMCA at a rally while wearing the reflective vest.
Meyers emphasized that Trump’s attempts to portray himself as a champion of the working class are a facade, highlighting his policies that favor billionaires over regular people.
Stephen Colbert
On the Late Show, Stephen Colbert mocked Trump’s clumsy entrance into the garbage truck and his rambling press conference from inside the vehicle. He humorously imitated Trump’s closing message, likening the campaign to a “bone-chilling dumpster fire.”
Colbert also joked about Trump’s comments regarding protecting women and highlighted the gender gap in early voter turnout, with Kamala Harris leading among suburban women.
Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel in Los Angeles also poked fun at Trump’s garbage truck photo op, calling him a ridiculous person. He ridiculed Sean Hannity’s attempt to spin the stunt as a triumph, joking about the absurdity of the situation.
Kimmel humorously compared Trump’s actions to historical events, highlighting the surreal image of the former president dancing in a garbageman costume at a rally.
Overall, late-night hosts found humor in Trump’s garbageman stunt and used it as a springboard to comment on broader political issues and the upcoming election.