Late Night Drops Jokes on Biden’s Drop-Out

As a film enthusiast and longtime late-night TV viewer, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation as I watched the latest political developments unfold over the past few days. Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race and throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris was a momentous occasion that had the entire late-night TV circuit buzzing with activity.


Over the past fortnight, late-night program hosts have been reflecting on the mounting calls for Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. On Sunday, Biden succumbed to this pressure and publicly endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris instead. Consequently, late night show writers began their workweek with a renewed sense of purpose: to comment on this significant development in the election. Unfortunately, “Late Night With Seth Meyers” and “The Daily Show” are currently on break, so viewers didn’t get to hear Meyers or Stewart’s take on Biden’s decision. However, other late-night hosts seized the chance to address the election upheaval.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

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Stephen Colbert expressed understanding during his monologue on Monday regarding Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race. He praised Biden for putting the greater good first and highlighted some of his notable achievements during his tenure. In place of his “Joe Biden Old” jokes, Colbert announced that he would transform them into “Donald Trump Old” jokes instead. Quipping, “That guy is so old, he used to judge the Ms. Pangaea Pageant,” he pulled out a labeled binder for added effect.

In reaction to the announcement that Harris secured the nomination, Colbert excitedly expressed, “It’s been five long years since I had something fresh to discuss, and now I do! I’m dancing with joy!” Following the significant endorsement from Charli XCX that arrived during the weekend, he continued to dance, performing the popular “Apple” TikTok dance. He exclaimed, “This is my second dance break in one monologue – what a time to be alive!”

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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On Mondays, it’s common for people to contemplate quitting their jobs, but Biden is the exceptional one who followed through with it, joked Fallon during his monologue. Surprisingly, supporters of Biden congregated outside the White House to express gratitude for him stepping down. However, Biden remains uncertain about this turn of events since “thanks for leaving” isn’t exactly a praiseworthy comment. Moving on, Harris is expected to replace Biden, and Trump reacted by labeling Biden as the worst president ever and an inept man. Fallon responded with a sarcastic remark, “I guess that ‘bringing the country together’ initiative only lasted for eight seconds.”

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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On Mondays while Jimmy Kimmel was on summer break, actor and comedian Lamorne Morris took over as guest host. He started by sharing his excitement about being nominated for an Emmy for the first time for his role in “Fargo.” Next, he shifted the conversation to politics, poking fun at the number of nominations he’s received this year compared to Joe Biden. Regarding Biden’s continued campaign, Morris quipped, “He didn’t drop out so much as he just seemed to wander off…” As for Trump, Morris suggested the president might find Harris a more formidable opponent due to her legal background: “Trump has only lost to Biden once, but he loses to lawyers like twice a week.”

After Midnight

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Taylor Tomlinson’s show “After Midnight” reacted to Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the election in a unique way. In each episode’s opening monologue, she joked about the situation by sharing a viral video of someone feeling overshadowed by Biden’s news on their birthday. Tomlinson advised viewers not to see it as Biden stealing the limelight but rather as an unusual present. Comparable to thoughtful gifts from elderly relatives: “Oh, thank you, Grandma. I do still enjoy crayons!”

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2024-07-23 19:53