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Friday, May 15, 2026

President Xi Tells Trump U.S. & China Should Be Partners, Trump Wants 250 Pardons for U.S. Birthday


In this episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy covers several political news items and trends before moving into comedy segments and interviews.

Key political highlights:

  • Trump’s Visit to China: Jimmy discusses President Trump’s recent visit to China, including his meeting with President Xi Jinping and a tour of the Temple of Heaven (0:08 - 1:35).
  • Political Scandals & News: The monologue touches on the "three T's" of trade, technology, and Taiwan (1:36 - 2:23), reports that Trump may issue 250 pardons for America's 250th birthday (2:24 - 2:38), and a segment regarding Republican staffer Robert Karum and Mitch McConnell (2:39 - 5:06).

Comedy & Lifestyle:

  • Impact of Weight Loss Drugs: Jimmy riffs on how drugs like Ozempic are changing the restaurant industry, from smaller portions at Chipotle to reduced offerings at Olive Garden and KFC (5:07 - 5:48).

Show Guests & Game:

  • Upcoming Guests: Jimmy introduces the evening's guests, including Colin Jost and Sienna Miller, with music by AZ and Nas (5:58 - 6:45).
  • The Game: The show features the recurring game "One Answer Only," where an audience member named Sydney plays for a prize by answering a trivia question about a sequel film in the fashion industry (6:46 - 10:18). The audience ultimately wins a pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream (10:12).

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