The late-night comedy shows turned their attention to the unusual sight of President Trump dozing at Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York City. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel remarked on Trump being the first president to shut down a major city for a nap at such a high-profile event.
Jimmy Kimmel humorously dubbed the president “Dozes Malone,” and questioned the expense of taxpayer dollars for his presence, only to sleep through the game. His commentary highlighted the irony of falling asleep during such an exciting event. Kimmel wondered if President Biden might have found humor in it.
Other late-night hosts joined in. Jimmy Fallon joked about Knicks fans blaming Trump for their team’s loss and joked that Trump requested more points for the Knicks. Desi Lydic quipped that, unlike a referee, the president shouldn’t nap through the game.
The humor shared by these comedians centered around the spectacle of a president appearing so relaxed at a nationally watched sporting event, drawing laughs and providing a comedic lens on political happenings.
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