Late-Night Comedians Roast Trump's Lackluster Military Parade
Donald Trump's military parade on Saturday was met with disappointment and ridicule by late-night comedians who found humor in the lackluster event. The parade, held to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army and coincidentally on Trump's own birthday, was described as a "G.I. Joe-themed birthday party" by Jimmy Kimmel. Despite the hype and cost of around $50 million, the parade was deemed boring and unimpressive.
Stephen Colbert also took jabs at Trump on the Late Show, mocking the White House's claim of 250,000 attendees when evidence suggested otherwise. Colbert highlighted Trump's lackluster body language during the parade, calling him "one sad sack of potatoes." Seth Meyers, in his "Closer Look" segment on Late Night, found joy in Trump's sadness at the parade, emphasizing the image of the president looking miserable as a symbol of American freedom.
Even Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show couldn't resist poking fun at Trump's parade, noting Melania Trump seemed more enthusiastic than the president. Jon Stewart on The Daily Show briefly touched on the parade, pointing out the absurdity of a squeaky tank in a display of American military power. Despite the parade's lack of grandeur, late-night comedians found humor in Trump's failed attempt at a celebratory event.