Late Night Isn’t Sad to See Kristi Noem Leave Homeland Security
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Comedian Stephen Colbert initially labeled an unnamed woman as a "domestic terrorist" deserving of Guantanamo Bay detention, but later retracted the statement upon receiving new information.
- Several late-night hosts, including Michael Kosta, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and Jimmy Kimmel, joked about Kristi Noem's departure from her government role and her new appointment as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas.
- The humor centered on the sudden creation of Noem's new position, her penchant for elaborate costumes, and the unpredictability of former President Trump's decisions.
- Jimmy Fallon noted that Noem is the first cabinet secretary Trump has fired since returning to office, highlighting the chaotic nature of the administration.
