Late Night Prepares for Trump’s U.F.C. Birthday Fight at the White House
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Jimmy Fallon joked that the UFC fight will be a change for Trump, suggesting he usually sleeps inside sporting events but will now be outside.
- Jimmy Kimmel highlighted UFC CEO Dana White's comment that the fight will proceed despite lightning, humorously noting that if the White House were meant to be struck by lightning, it would have happened already.
- Kimmel also made satirical remarks about the Monster Energy drink sponsorship of the event, likening the logo on the White House lawn to a metaphor for the current administration and nicknaming the president "mango loco."
- Both Fallon and Kimmel made light-hearted comments about New York sports, with Fallon referencing Knicks fans and Kimmel comparing the Knicks' victory to a famous movie win, while also joking about future Knicks fans being born after the celebrations.
- Fallon and Kimmel used humor to express surprise at the Knicks' success, with Fallon noting it made Larry David look happy and comparing the unexpected outcome to an unlikely political scenario.