Stewart, Kimmel, Meyers Take Aim at Trump, Michigan’s Haley Stevens on Eve of Election Day
With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, late-night comedians used their Monday shows to make fun of major political figures. Their jokes focused on President Donald Trump and former Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens as the election drew closer.
The comedians also discussed the political situation in the United States, where control of Congress was at stake. Their comments highlighted the importance of the upcoming vote and the political tension between the two major parties.
On The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart questioned Trump’s decision to talk about the expensive repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., during his final speech before the election.
Stewart pointed out that Trump had spent several months travelling across the country and campaigning for Republican candidates. During this time, Trump had encouraged voters to support Republicans in the midterm elections.
However, Stewart found it surprising that Trump chose to focus on the renovation work at the famous Washington landmark during his final pre-election speech. The comedian used the topic to make jokes about Trump’s priorities at a time when the election was just around the corner.
Other late-night comedians also joined in the political discussion, using humour to comment on the latest developments and public figures. Their shows offered a light-hearted look at the election campaign while highlighting the serious political competition taking place across the country.
As voters prepared to cast their ballots, the comedians continued to use their platforms to discuss the candidates, campaign speeches and major political issues. Their jokes added another layer to the public conversation surrounding the closely watched midterm elections.
