Fri May 23 06:40:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Late-Night Hosts Skewer CNN Book on Biden’s Mental Acuity, Trump’s Tirade Against Taylor Swift**
Late-night comedians are having a field day, taking aim at both CNN and former President Donald Trump. The focal point of their jokes include CNN anchor Jake Tapper’s new book detailing President Biden’s purported mental decline and Trump’s weekend social media outbursts targeting Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen.
Jon Stewart, on “The Daily Show,” lambasted Tapper and CNN for promoting the book, titled “Original Sin,” highlighting its reporting on Biden’s mental state while in office. Stewart questioned the ethical implications of journalists holding back information for a book release, implying the network sat on newsworthy details. He contrasted the book promotion with news of Biden’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis.
Meanwhile, Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show,” poked fun at Trump’s recent Truth Social posts. Colbert mocked Trump for attacking Walmart over tariff-related price increases, as well as his unexpected criticism of Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen. Trump had claimed that Swift’s popularity declined after he said he hated her, and called Springsteen “overrated” and a “dried-out prune” after the musician criticized him. Colbert humorously defended Swift and Springsteen, quipping at Trump’s appearance.
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