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Jimmy Kimmel Marks the ‘2,000th Lie’ of the Trump Administration Jimmy Kimmel Marks the ‘2,000th Lie’ of the Trump Administration
(7 months later)
Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. What do you think of it? What else are you interested in? Let us know: thearts@nytimes.com.Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. What do you think of it? What else are you interested in? Let us know: thearts@nytimes.com.
If The Washington Post’s lie tracker is to be believed, President Trump recently told the 2,000th untruth of his presidency. Jimmy Kimmel christened the moment “Lie2K,” and he presented a mini-documentary to mark the milestone.If The Washington Post’s lie tracker is to be believed, President Trump recently told the 2,000th untruth of his presidency. Jimmy Kimmel christened the moment “Lie2K,” and he presented a mini-documentary to mark the milestone.
“According to The Washington Post — which has been keeping track, I guess — yesterday Trump told his 2,000th lie since taking office. So happy Lie2K, everybody. Two thousand lies in 11 months. He’s averaging 5.6 false claims a day, which is impressive, considering the fact he’s only working about 2.6 hours a day.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
After the release of “Fire and Fury,” a new White House tell-all, President Trump said his administration was considering taking steps to make it easier to sue for libel. Stephen Colbert took that as a cue to hurry up and spew some delicious slander.After the release of “Fire and Fury,” a new White House tell-all, President Trump said his administration was considering taking steps to make it easier to sue for libel. Stephen Colbert took that as a cue to hurry up and spew some delicious slander.
“Before Trump puts together these new libel laws in place, I just want to say, Donald Trump is the illegitimate love child of a racist manatee and a deflated balloon. Donald Trump set fire to the Hindenburg and once told me on the record he enjoyed the movie ‘Suicide Squad.’ See you in court.” — STEPHEN COLBERT
“A Democratic congressman is introducing a bill that would force presidential candidates to take a mental health exam. It is called the Too Little, Too Late Act.” — JIMMY FALLON
“A Japanese kayaker has been banned from competition for eight years after he admitted to lacing a rival’s drink with steroids. The kayaker said he was sorry and admitted it was the most embarrassing thing he had done since deciding to become a professional kayaker.” — JAMES CORDEN
Samantha Bee wants to know why the United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the developed world.Samantha Bee wants to know why the United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the developed world.
Here’s Seth Meyers grilling Sarah Huckabee Sanders, sort of.Here’s Seth Meyers grilling Sarah Huckabee Sanders, sort of.
CNN’s Jake Tapper — who is in the news this week for his confrontational interview with the White House adviser Stephen Miller — will speak to Seth Meyers on Thursday.CNN’s Jake Tapper — who is in the news this week for his confrontational interview with the White House adviser Stephen Miller — will speak to Seth Meyers on Thursday.
Tonya Harding, the disgraced figure skater, thinks she’s owed an apology.Tonya Harding, the disgraced figure skater, thinks she’s owed an apology.