Late Night Sums Up a Strangely Chill V.P. Debate
Briefly

Jimmy Fallon remarked on the vice-presidential debate, saying, 'Yeah, this debate turned out to be polite, friendly and intimate - it was jarring. Basically, people were expecting a horror movie, but instead, they got a Hallmark movie.' This highlights the surprising tone of the debate, which contrasted with expectations.
Seth Meyers noted that Trump broke a long-standing tradition by refusing to be fact-checked in a scheduled interview, stating, 'So if you're keeping track, Trump said that he'll stand up to the president of China, but Lesley Stahl is a little too scary.' This emphasizes the reluctance of political figures to face accountability.
Michael Kosta humorously pointed out, 'In his closing statement at last night's debate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz thanked viewers for missing Dancing with the Stars.' This comedic observation serves to underline the debate's unexpected light-heartedness.
Jimmy Kimmel criticized Trump's avoidance of serious interviews, saying, 'He won't do 60 Minutes, but if there is a group of doofuses in flat-brimmed hats with a podcast where they call him Bro, he will be happy to plug your energy drink on that.' This commentary reflects the disconnect between Trump's media engagements.
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