In a comedic analysis of recent events following Trump's comments on economic policies, late-night hosts highlighted the stock market's significant drop and the potential implications of tariffs. Stephen Colbert humorously compared the President to a 'disease' in economic terms, while Jimmy Fallon remarked on the dismal performance of the stock market in the first months of his presidency. The segment emphasized the comedic lens through which hosts viewed serious economic concerns, using humor to engage audiences with topics that typically provoke anxiety, all while promoting strong series on streaming platforms.
In the first Trump term, it took a disease to destroy the economy. This time, he's the disease.
It's not great when the summary of your first two months in office is Stocks down, measles up.
What do you want us to watch instead? [imitating Trump] Maria, it's a mistake to watch the stock market when you should be watching Severance.
When asked about the possibility of a recession, Trump said that his tariffs will make the U.S. so rich, you're not going to know where to spend all that money.
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