Jimmy Kimmel calls Pete Hegseth 'our secretary of war crimes'

Late-night hosts targeted Pete Hegseths controversial actions in Venezuela, Donald Trumps dozing during cabinet meetings, and the yearly Spotify Wrapped reveal.

Spotify Wrapped Takes the Stage

Jimmy Kimmel kicked off Wednesdays show by highlighting the annual Spotify Wrapped lists, which summarize users listening habits. He joked about the companys year-round surveillance, saying, They watch you all year and then December comes, and they tell you everything they found. He imagined other companies doing something similar in a humorous context, emphasizing the absurdity.

Trumps Cabinet Nap Controversy

Kimmel then addressed the media frenzy over Trump falling asleep during a long cabinet meeting. Clips from supporters defending the former president aired, with pundits claiming that napping is normal, even citing Thomas Edisons short naps. Kimmel sarcastically mimicked these explanations, pointing out the absurdity of their reasoning.

Pete Hegseth Under Fire

Hegseth, criticized for authorizing a Venezuelan boat strike targeting alleged drug smugglers, became a focal point for comedy. Kimmel noted that even conservative commentators, like Andrew Napolitano, called for legal accountability, highlighting how serious the backlash is when right-wing media criticize a Trump ally.

Stephen Colbert Weighs In

On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert commented on Hegseths actions, dubbing him as possibly committing war crimes. Colbert contrasted this with Trumps pardon of former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernndez, convicted for major drug trafficking, emphasizing the double standard in a satirical manner.

First Ladys Audiobook

Colbert also mentioned the first lady releasing a new Spanish-language version of her memoir audiobook, joking about the use of AI to simulate her voice and her purported language skills. He humorously compared it to the work of a famous author, highlighting the technological twist in her project.

Author: Benjamin Carter