Late-night host Jimmy Fallon delivered a scathing comedic take on former President Donald Trump's recent attempt to have the Washington Commanders' proposed new stadium named in his honor.
Trump's Stadium Naming Demand
During his Tonight Show monologue, Fallon addressed Trump's push to have the $3.7 billion stadium project bear his name. The former president had previously threatened to block the massive development unless the team reverted to its controversial former name, the Redskins.
"It was either that or changing the team's name to the Washington Orangeskins," Fallon quipped, drawing laughter from his studio audience with his trademark political humor.
Fallon's Visual Punishment
The comedian didn't stop with verbal jabs. He presented a visual representation of what the stadium might look like if Trump got his way, showing a retractable roof that bore unmistakable resemblance to the former president's distinctive hairstyle.
The segment came just hours after Trump attended the Commanders' Sunday game against the Detroit Lions at their current Landover, Maryland stadium. Despite the home team suffering a decisive defeat, Trump managed to attract significant attention - though not all of it positive.
Booed But Undeterred
During his appearance at the NFL game, Trump was loudly booed by sections of the crowd, yet he still seized the opportunity to appear on national television with Fox broadcasters. The former president used the platform to repeat several of his previously debunked claims.
Fallon's Monday night segment provided Canadian viewers with a humorous perspective on the intersection of American politics and sports, highlighting the ongoing controversies surrounding the former president even as he remains a polarizing figure in the sporting world.
