Trump Claims Iran War Will End Soon, Suggests School Bombing Wasn’t U.S. & Hegseth Blows Billions

In this episode, Jimmy Kimmel covers various political events, including the ongoing war with Iran, controversial spending by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and the release of Melania Trump's new documentary.

War with Iran Updates:

• Kimmel notes that the conflict is on day eleven (0:34), with Trump claiming it could end "very soon" (0:37).
• Gasoline prices have skyrocketed (0:48) as a result of the war.
• Advisors are suggesting Trump declare victory and pull out (0:52).

Spending and Blunders:

• A watchdog report reveals Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spent $93 billion in one month (2:31), including millions on luxury food items like Alaskan king crab and lobster tails (2:40-2:55).
• Alina Habba made an on-air blunder, referring to having the "cahoots" to go after Iran (5:34).

Trump and International Relations:

• Trump suggested a US Tomahawk missile that hit an Iranian school might not be from the US, stating he doesn't "know enough about it" (7:07).
• Lindsey Graham controversially compared Trump to Hitler in a different context (8:17).

Melania Trump's Documentary:

• Melania Trump's new documentary is now streaming on Amazon Prime (8:39).
• The show mocks clips from the documentary, showing a phone conversation where Melania seems disengaged from Trump's election win (9:39-9:55) and struggles to name more than two Michael Jackson songs (10:46).

Weekend Update ft. Kenan Thompson and James Austin Johnson - SNL

 

This video features the Weekend Update segment from Saturday Night Live, where hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che deliver satirical news coverage. The episode includes a comedic visit from Pastor Update (Kenan Thompson) and his bandleader, Teddy (James Austin Johnson).Weekend Update Highlights: (0:02 - 5:29)

• Christy Gnome's supposed firing and reassignment (0:23).
• International relations jokes regarding Iran and Donald Trump (1:30).
• Satire on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (2:46).
• Timothy Shalomé's comments on opera and ballet (4:03).
• An etiquette expert's unique advice on eating cereal (4:46).Guest Segment - Pastor Update: (5:50 - 9:45)
• Pastor Update delivers a comedic, non-traditional prayer focusing on green room snacks and admiration for women (6:26).
• Teddy provides musical accompaniment and surreal commentary (6:21).
• The segment ends with a frantic prayer for Michael Che regarding his internet habits (9:00).

New Rule: Trump Estrangement Syndrome | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

In this Real Time with Bill Maher segment, Bill Maher sets a "new rule" claiming that former President Donald Trump actually suffers from "Bill Maher Derangement Syndrome" rather than the other way around. Maher uses a recent social media post by Trump about a dinner they had together as a starting point to address their relationship (0:00-0:42).

Dinner Discrepancies and Compliments: Maher sets the record straight regarding the dinner mentioned by Trump, noting it was organized by a mutual friend, lasted nearly three hours, involved margaritas, and allowed them to talk like "real humans" (0:44-1:13). He notes Trump wears his heart on his sleeve, listing his accomplishments and complaining about a lack of recognition (1:13-1:26).

Admitting Trump's Successes: Maher explicitly lists areas where he gives Trump credit to prove he doesn't have "TDS," including:

• Border Policy: Acknowledging the border as a win (3:55-3:59).
• Foreign Policy: Supporting the bombing of a nuclear facility in Iran and praising his Middle East peace deals (4:09-4:38).
• Other Policies: Supporting the Golden Dome Missile Shield, NATO funding requirements, moving the embassy to Jerusalem, and banning penises in women's prisons (4:44-5:17).
• Economic Truth: Admitting he was wrong about predicting a tanking economy by July 4th (5:47-5:55).

Critiques of Trump: Despite the praise, Maher criticizes Trump for name-calling, sadism in ICE policies, the failure of Dodge, taking the side of autocrats, and election denial (6:52-8:30). He concludes by stating his desire for any American president to succeed but emphasizes his right to criticize actions he considers failures (6:40-7:00).

Iran’s New Iron Fist | Trump Under Fire For Undignified Transfer | Not Learning Your Damn Language

This monologue from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert satirizes current events surrounding the Iran conflict and President Trump's administration.Key Highlights:

• Iran Conflict Costs and Goals: Colbert jokes about the high financial cost of the war and Trump's vague goals for the conflict, including trying to dictate Iran's new leadership (0:00-1:50).
• The New Iranian Leader: The segment mocks the selection of Mushtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader, despite Trump's preference for someone else, and jokes about Iran's promise to use an "iron fist" (1:51-3:28).
• Oil Prices and Energy: Following rising oil prices due to the war, Colbert presents a satirical "energy tip" involving using pizza napkins in a gas tank (3:29-4:46).
• Dignified Transfer Controversy: Colbert criticizes President Trump for wearing a branded golf hat during a solemn dignified transfer of soldiers killed in action (6:43-7:38).
• Fox News Coverage: The monologue jokes about Fox News airing old footage of Trump hatless to avoid showing the controversial golf hat (7:39-8:13).
• Foreign Policy on Cuba and Latin America: Colbert highlights Trump's offhand remarks about Cuba "falling" into his lap and his establishment of the "Shield of the Americas" organization, joking about the name sounding like Paw Patrol (8:14-11:58).

Trump Golfs Amid Iran War, Wears His Own Merch to Honor Fallen Soldiers & Tries to Fix Next Election

In this episode, Jimmy Kimmel covers a variety of topics regarding Donald Trump, starting with a critique of his appearance at a dignified transfer ceremony for fallen service members while wearing his own branded merchandise (1:50-2:29). Kimmel discusses the merchandising of this event and the bible, as well as Fox News having to apologize for using old footage to cover for Trump (3:19-3:45).

Other highlights include:

• Golfing Amid Conflicts: Trump playing golf in Miami while tensions rise in the Middle East (5:03-5:55).
• Political Alliances: Trump's interactions with Marco Rubio and the formation of a new coalition (6:05-6:51).
• Foreign Policy and Election: Discussions on the new Supreme Leader of Iran and Trump's proposed 'Save America Act' to change voting rules (8:16-10:24).
• Florida Update: A bizarre story in the 'This Week in Florida' segment involving stolen dentures (12:05-12:43).

USAID: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

This video from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver explores the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Trump administration, describing it as a devastating man-made disaster (0:04-0:40). Despite being a minor part of the federal budget, the agency was gutted based on claims of fraud, which the segment argues are unfounded (1:29-1:33, 9:28-9:49).Key Impacts and Consequences:

• Real-world danger: Cuts have halted vital data monitoring and resulted in estimated deaths of over 262,000 adults and half a million children last year (21:04-21:29).
• Food and Supply Chain Failure: Emergency food, such as 500 metric tons of biscuits for Afghanistan and Pakistan, was left to spoil and incinerated because leadership ignored pleas to move it (21:30-22:42).
• Healthcare Crisis: Over 2,000 health clinics in crisis zones have closed, including a center in Nigeria that led to a catastrophic increase in child mortality (22:56-23:35).
• PEPFAR Disruption: The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, credited with saving 26 million lives, was severely disrupted, leading to deaths like that of a 14-year-old orphan in Uganda due to lack of medication (23:55-27:47).Responsible Parties and Motivations:
• Trump & Musk: Initiated the cuts, with Elon Musk famously tweeting he was feeding the agency into a "wood chipper" (1:36-1:43).
• Mike Benz: A far-right activist whose appearances on Joe Rogan's podcast influenced Musk's fixation on destroying the agency based on conspiracy theories (15:33-17:37).
• Pete Morocco & Jeremy Lewin: Administration officials who drove the "revenge tour" to terminate programs, despite knowing little about what they actually did (12:00-13:09, 13:16-13:53).

Oil and Gas Prices Soar Amid Trump’s Iran War, Worst Energy Crisis in Decades: A Closer Look

In this "Closer Look," Seth Meyers examines the rising energy crisis and surge in oil prices, contrasting them with Donald Trump's promises to significantly lower energy costs. Meyers argues that Trump's claims about bringing down gasoline prices are inaccurate, highlighting that energy prices are set by the global market, not just domestic drilling (1:45).Key points include:

• Trump's Inflation Claims: Trump promised to cut energy prices by 50% to bring down the cost of everything else (0:24).
• Gas Price Reality: While Trump bragged about gasoline being under $2 in certain spots, the national average was much higher, making his claims misleading (4:39).
• Impact of Conflict: Escalating conflicts, specifically mentioned regarding Iran, have caused oil prices to surge, disrupting supply (5:27).
• GOP Response: Some allies, like Lindsey Graham, initially advocated for aggressive action but later urged caution when oil futures spiked (8:45).