Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s 9/11 remembrance: ‘constantly falling asleep on camera’

Late-night hosts discussed the president dozing off at a 9/11 remembrance event and Mitch McConnell’s unreassuring return to Congress

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s 9/11 remembrance: ‘constantly falling asleep on camera’

TL;DR

  • Jimmy Kimmel joked about Donald Trump appearing to sleep at a 9/11 remembrance event, contrasting it with Trump's 'Sleepy Joe' nickname.
  • Kimmel showed a montage of Trump appearing asleep at various public events.
  • Kimmel also mocked Mitch McConnell's return to work, questioning his responsiveness and suggesting he seemed 'dazed' and potentially controlled.
  • Josh Johnson on The Daily Show similarly commented on McConnell's unresponsive thumbs-up gesture, likening it to a 'puppet'.
  • Johnson addressed fears of an AI doomsday, triggered by a former researcher's concerns and statements from AI leaders.
  • Johnson expressed skepticism about the AI doomsday narrative, suggesting it might be a ploy by tech companies to manage expectations and funding.