Late-night hosts recently addressed political developments and current events, including the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and congressional testimony.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On Wednesday, Jimmy Kimmel's monologue opened with a segment on Donald Trump receiving an "Undisputed Champion of Coal Award." Kimmel then turned his attention to the Epstein files, proposing that Trump's name be added to them, referencing reports of Trump's alleged frequent appearances in the documents.
Kimmel criticized the U.S. Justice Department's management of the Epstein files, specifically noting the accidental publication of some victims' names and the redaction of alleged co-conspirator names. He highlighted a document that cited a 2006 call from Trump to the Palm Beach police chief, reportedly expressing appreciation for Epstein's initial arrest.
Kimmel criticized the U.S. Justice Department's management of the Epstein files, describing the situation as a "cover-up" due to redactions of non-victim names.
The host also addressed US Attorney General Pam Bondi's congressional hearing concerning the Justice Department's actions regarding the Epstein files. Bondi reportedly declined to apologize to victims present and accused some lawmakers of "Trump Derangement Syndrome." Kimmel questioned the rationale behind redacting names of non-victims, describing the situation as a "cover-up."
The Daily Show with Jordan Klepper
Jordan Klepper's segment on The Daily Show featured a review of an interview with Norwegian skier Sturla Holm Lægreid. Following his bronze medal win in the men's 20km biathlon, Lægreid admitted in a post-race interview to infidelity, stating it had been "the worst week of my life." Klepper contrasted this with Lægreid's teammate, Johan-Olav Botn, who dedicated his gold medal to their late teammate, Sivert Guttorm Bakken.
Klepper also commented on Pam Bondi's appearance before Congress. He characterized her demeanor during questioning and highlighted her repeated calls for public apologies to Donald Trump, whom she referred to as "the greatest president in American history" and "the most transparent president."
During her congressional hearing, Pam Bondi repeatedly called for public apologies to Donald Trump, whom she referred to as "the greatest president in American history" and "the most transparent president."