Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s IRS settlement: ‘Most brazenly corrupt move by any president ever’
Late-night hosts discussed the president’s lawsuit against his own government and his latest ballroom updates
TL;DR
- Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert discussed Donald Trump's $1.76bn settlement, originating from a lawsuit against the IRS for leaking tax returns.
- Both hosts criticized the settlement as corrupt, calling it a "taxpayer-fueled slush fund" and an "all-you-can-fraud buffet."
- Kimmel and Colbert also mocked Trump's plans for a taxpayer-funded ballroom and his handling of the situation with Iran.
- Kimmel drew parallels between Trump's actions and the January 6 riot participants, jokingly calling them "great patriots."
- Colbert noted that the settlement prevents further investigation into fraud or misuse of funds.
- Kimmel also took aim at Elon Musk for his criticism of casting Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy.