Seth Meyers on Trump’s praise of Xi Jinping: ‘Not even Chinese citizens gush this much about Xi’
Late-night hosts discussed Donald Trump’s unusually lavish state reception for the visiting Chinese leader
TL;DR
- Seth Meyers mocked Donald Trump's excessive praise for Chinese leader Xi Jinping, comparing it to Chinese citizens' less effusive reactions.
- Meyers also commented on Trump's excuses for China's spying activities, referencing the TV show 'The Americans'.
- Republican Senator Roger Wicker criticized Trump's invitation to Xi Jinping, citing concerns about China's military buildup and support for Iran.
- Jimmy Kimmel discussed Republicans' perceived panic and desperate measures to secure votes for the midterms.
- Kimmel satirized a statement by Matt Gaetz, a Republican congressman, linking Democrats to 'transing' children.
- Kimmel also joked about Xi Jinping's visit, referencing Trump's admiration and the manufacturing of 'God Bless the USA' bibles in China.