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Kimmel Mocks Trump's Vietnam Draft Evasion

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Jimmy Kimmel delivered a sharp critique of President Trump's Iran war strategy, quipping that the only war Trump had an exit plan for was Vietnam. This remark came after Trump claimed he would end the conflict when I feel it in my bones. Kimmel countered that the president relies on physical sensations rather than rational decision-making, drawing parallels to Trump's history of draft deferments.

The late-night comedy circuit seized on Trump's unusual comment about using his bones to determine military strategy. Seth Meyers mocked Trump's physical stability, noting his "Jell-O bones" and how he "clutched the podium like Jack clutching that piece of wood at the end of 'Titanic.'" Jimmy Fallon joined the fray, warning about the dangers of a president who might post impulsive military threats.

Comedians also targeted Trump's foreign policy contradictions, particularly regarding NATO's role in securing the Strait of Hormuz. Seth Meyers highlighted the shift from Trump's previous claims about American military superiority to suddenly seeking allies' assistance. The jokes reflect growing public concern about Trump's unpredictable approach to international conflicts.