Updated: 3 Dec
Donald Trump conducted his ninth Cabinet meeting of this term, featuring extended self-praise and Cabinet members such as Brooke Rollins, JD Vance, and Kristi Noem offering exaggerated credit for achievements during his administration.Comedian Jimmy Kimmel mocked these displays of sycophancy in a monologue, airing clips in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made bold claims about morale and economic forecasts.Kimmel further highlighted Cabinet controversies involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Hegseth, and FBI Director Kash Patel, reinforcing perceptions of theatrics and auditioning for future leadership.
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