Late Night Comedy Recap: Mitch McConnell’s Absence and Punchy Jokes

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Mitch McConnell Missing

Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been absent from public view, fueling speculation since his hospitalization due to undisclosed health issues on June 14. Questions arose due to his unexplained absence over three weeks.

“Apparently, people don’t like a majority senator disappearing with no explanation for three weeks.” – Ronny Chieng, “Daily Show”

Chieng pointed out that government isn’t a one-man show, emphasizing the role of the legislative branch comprising 435 congresspeople and 100 senators.

“I think it’s pretty clear why he was admitted. He’s an incredibly old man… Look at him, he was probably diagnosed with, I don’t know, being extremely 84.” – Ronny Chieng

“You’re asking for a proof of life video from the hospital? 84-year-olds have trouble shooting video when they’re perfectly healthy.” – Ronny Chieng

Cease-Fire Confusion

Tiffany Haddish joked about Trump bragging over a quickly unresolved ceasefire with Iran, comparing it to a nonexistent relationship ending.

“Hey, you know how Trump’s been bragging about his cease-fire with Iran… can you say something is over when it never really got started? That’s like me saying my relationship is over with Michael B. Jordan.” – Tiffany Haddish

Ronny Chieng added, “So yeah, the cease-fire might be over. But lucky for us, we’ve got a dealmaker-in-chief as our president. And when he’s in charge, it’s never over.”