The article discusses late-night comedy highlights, particularly the critiques of the Trump administration's decision to rescind $1.1 billion in federal funding for NPR and PBS. Stephen Colbert humorously lamented the precarious financial state of these public media, joking about potential programming changes. He pointed out the administration's disapproval of specific PBS content, underscoring political tensions. Additionally, Jimmy Kimmel mocked Trump's immigration policy plan, using humor to explore the absurdity of the situation. The overarching themes reflect both the political climate and the role of comedy in critiquing it.
On Wednesday, Stephen Colbert worried that both public media entities are already operating on a shoestring budget. Daniel Tiger can't even afford to wear pants.
The White House says PBS funding does not align with the Trump administration's priorities, including a PBS program about a transgender woman.
Jimmy Kimmel humorously compared Trump's immigration plan to Spirit Airlines, questioning who came up with it.
Kimmel jokingly referred to Trump offering immigrants money and plane tickets to go away, likening it to a divorce settlement.
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