Jimmy Kimmel used sharp humour on his late-night programme to underscore the declining public support for the US president, quipping that his approval rating was “somewhere between Ebola and Ed Sheeran.”
Other hosts joined in ridiculing what they described as a rambling speech at the United Nations, using comedy segments to highlight inconsistencies and lampoon the president’s tone and messaging. The sketches and monologues framed the UN appearance as emblematic of broader issues with his public communications.
Comedians on the shows also focused on the president’s repeated attacks on the press, arguing that the rhetoric appears to be counterproductive. They suggested those attacks have not only drawn critical media coverage but also fed material for satirists, amplifying negative attention rather than diminishing it.
Late-night satire has long been a venue for political criticism, and hosts said this moment fit squarely within that tradition. Their commentary reached wide audiences through both televised broadcasts and online clips, where highlights are frequently shared and discussed.
While entertainers portrayed the developments as further evidence of waning popularity, the ultimate political consequences remain uncertain. The comedians’ critiques add to a chorus of public commentary but do not themselves determine how voters will respond in the longer term.