Late-Night Hosts Mock Trump Over Cancelled Federal Funds and AI Website

Late-night television hosts turned their attention this week to a mix of political and cultural moments, including the Trump administration's decision to cancel roughly $1 billion in federal funds, the White House's newly launched AI-powered website, and a widely shared clip of the president appearing to fall asleep during a live broadcast.

Seth Meyers used his monologue to poke fun at the scale and nature of the funding cancellation, questioning aloud what alternative uses the money might be redirected toward, in a comedic riff that played on the unpredictability of the administration's spending priorities.

A busy week for late-night material

The commentary came during a broader segment covering a "Maha summit" held in Washington, D.C., during which political and tech figures gathered to discuss a range of policy topics. Meyers and other hosts also weighed in on the relationship between the administration and prominent technology executives, a dynamic that has drawn recurring attention from late-night programs.

The White House's new AI-powered website was another target of the hosts' jokes, reflecting continued public and media interest in how artificial intelligence tools are being adopted across government functions.

Additionally, hosts referenced a moment in which the president appeared to briefly doze off during a live television appearance, an image that quickly circulated on social media and became fodder for late-night commentary.

Late-night shows have consistently used the day's political headlines as source material for topical humor, with hosts frequently returning to the administration's funding decisions, its use of technology, and public appearances as recurring themes.