Late night hosts joke about Trump's appointment of RFK Jr. as health secretary

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Late night hosts reacted to Donald Trump's recent appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel made jokes about Kennedy's controversial views and past statements, including a bizarre story about a brain worm. Colbert highlighted the absurdity of the appointment, while Kimmel referenced Trump's earlier desire for a doctor, joking that Hannibal Lecter was not a real option. Kimmel also criticized the appointment in light of Kennedy's past scandals. Kimmel compared Trump's leadership style to a reality show, suggesting that other reality TV hosts would be better suited for the presidency. He mentioned several popular hosts as more qualified alternatives.


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