In a recent round of late-night television, comedians brought the spotlight back to Donald Trump’s erratic foreign policy, particularly his handling of the ongoing conflict in Iran. With a blend of humour and biting commentary, hosts Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers dissected Trump’s latest missteps, including his dubious strategy and a troubling report regarding his FBI director, Kash Patel.
Stewart’s Take on Trump’s Psyche
Jon Stewart kicked off the conversation on *The Daily Show* by acknowledging a rare positive move from Trump—his signing of a bill to expedite research into psychedelic treatments for mental health, particularly for veterans dealing with PTSD. However, Stewart quickly shifted to a clip of Trump discussing ibogaine, a psychoactive drug, remarking, “Can I have some, please? I’ll take it. I’ll take it, whatever it takes.” This prompted Stewart to quip about Trump’s apparent depression, reassuring him, “Hey, don’t be depressed, sir. Trump won’t be president forever!”
Stewart further examined Trump’s psyche, suggesting that the chaotic moments in the Oval Office could serve as fodder for any mental health professional. He elaborated on Trump’s coping mechanism of staying excessively busy to avoid depression. “You can’t get depressed if you stay busy,” he joked, likening it to “outrunning the darkness.”
The comedian also lampooned Trump’s convoluted approach to Iran, likening it to a negotiation strategy that involves “demands, threats, and premature declarations of victory.” He concluded that this cycle often leads to outcomes that could potentially escalate tensions and cost American taxpayers dearly.
Kimmel’s Observations on Iranian Affairs
On *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, the host took a more straightforward approach, mocking Trump’s contradictory statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz. “Our whole lives, the strait of Hormuz has been so wide open, we didn’t even know it existed,” Kimmel said, only to follow up with, “We put Trump in charge and in eight weeks, it’s been blocked more times than Melania’s
