Biden's Farewell: A Satirical Retrospective by Late-Night Comedians

In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would not seek re-election in 2024. This news provided ample material for the late-night talk show hosts, who seized the opportunity to celebrate the moment with a touch of satire and a wink. Stephen Colbert, host of "The Late Show," took the news with humor and stated that Biden now had time to rest up for the 2028 elections. "He led this country through a terrible pandemic, saved countless lives by encouraging vaccination, jump-started the economy, mobilized our allies, renewed America's position on the world stage, and—most inspirationally of all—was never Donald Trump at any point," said Colbert. On Monday, Colbert officially set aside his iconic Joe Biden aviator sunglasses. "They had the hardest job of all: They made it look like I had a Joe Biden impersonation." With a wink, he added that he didn’t have a Kamala Harris impersonation, which is why she also wears aviators now. Jimmy Fallon of "The Tonight Show" did not miss the chance to address Biden's decision with subtle wit. "Typically, everyone thinks about quitting their job on Sundays, but Biden is the first to actually do it," he commented. Host Lamorne Morris of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" sardonically noted: "Well, he didn't really quit; he sort of just wandered off." Biden's significant achievements were also highlighted. Fallon summarized that Biden received credit for guiding the country through the pandemic, creating millions of jobs, rebuilding the nation's crumbling infrastructure, and canceling billions in student loans. "The Democrats heard that and thought: 'Hey, this guy should run for president!'" To conclude the shows, "The Tonight Show" announced that Hugh Jackman, the star of "Deadpool & Wolverine," would be appearing as a guest on Tuesday. Additionally, the 1990s police series "Homicide: Life on the Street" will soon be available for streaming.