Jimmy Fallon Roasts Trump, Tariffs & Sydney Sweeney in One Hilarious Monologue

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Late-night host Jimmy Fallon took aim at Donald Trump’s new tariffs, mixing political satire with pop culture digs in a playful monologue

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Fallon noted Trump’s tariffs now affect over 90 countries, including India, Brazil, and Canada, sparing only North Korea and Jeffrey Epstein’s island

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The Epstein remark referenced a Wall Street Journal report linking Trump to a birthday letter sent to the disgraced financier, claims Trump denies

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India now faces a 50% tariff from the US, putting it on par with Brazil’s steep tax on exports like mangoes and pineapples

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Fallon joked Brazilian tariffs could make bananas, mangoes, and pineapples pricey, but “edible arrangements are safe” — unless cantaloupe and long toothpicks become costly

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The comedian teased Trump’s claim he could set a deadline for Russia to end the Ukraine war, adding a ballroom joke about Sydney Sweeney

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Sweeney’s American Eagle ad stirred backlash for a “genes” pun critics linked to Nazi propaganda; Trump called it “the hottest ad” in a post

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Fallon blended satire with celebrity gossip, staying true to his show’s trademark mix of political jabs and whimsical pop culture commentary

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Over the years, numerous celebrities have graced Fallon's stage, where humour flows freely and no topic is off limits

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