Late Night Weighs In on Trump’s Cabinet Picks
As President Trump’s inauguration approaches, late night television hosts are weighing in on his cabinet picks with their trademark humor and wit. With a mix of disbelief, outrage, and sarcasm, the hosts are not holding back when it comes to critiquing the individuals chosen to serve in Trump’s administration.
One of the most controversial picks has been Steve Bannon, the former executive chairman of Breitbart News, who was appointed as Trump’s chief strategist. Late night hosts such as Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers have not minced words when it comes to their opinions on Bannon. Colbert called him a “racist, sexist demagogue” while Meyers criticized his ties to the alt-right movement. The hosts have also pointed out Bannon’s lack of political experience and his inflammatory rhetoric as cause for concern.
Another pick that has garnered attention from late night hosts is Betsy DeVos, Trump’s choice for Secretary of Education. DeVos, a billionaire philanthropist and advocate for charter schools, has faced criticism for her lack of experience in public education and her support for school vouchers. Jimmy Kimmel and Trevor Noah have both taken aim at DeVos, questioning her qualifications and her commitment to public schools.
Other cabinet picks such as Jeff Sessions for Attorney General and Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State have also come under fire from late night hosts. Sessions’ history of controversial statements on race and immigration have been highlighted by hosts like Samantha Bee and John Oliver, while Tillerson’s close ties to Russia and his background as the CEO of ExxonMobil have raised eyebrows among hosts like Jimmy Fallon and James Corden.
Overall, late night television has become a forum for critiquing and satirizing Trump’s cabinet picks, providing a platform for comedians to express their concerns and frustrations with the incoming administration. As the inauguration approaches, it is clear that late night hosts will continue to keep a close eye on Trump’s cabinet and hold them accountable for their actions.