Inside “The Tonight Show” Roast: Trump’s Epstein Files Saga and the Viral Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal

If you think political drama is confined to newsrooms, think again. Last night’s episode of The Tonight Show brought the heat with razor-sharp comedy, targeting none other than former President Donald Trump’s messy brush with the Epstein files—and a wildly unexpected Coldplay kiss cam controversy.

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Trump & The Epstein Files: Still The Elephant In The Room

The host kicked off by spotlighting Trump’s ongoing struggle to dodge questions about the elusive Epstein files—those secretive documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s scandal that continue to haunt Trump’s legacy. “At this point, our best chance is if Coldplay shows them on the Jumbotron,” cracked the host, setting the tone for a night of biting jabs and witty commentary.

Trump’s alleged stress over the files was humorously dramatized with a playful impersonation of him attempting a “staycation” after failing to remember the name of “that fun island.” Then, in an unexpected musical twist, Trump was imagined singing a parody of “Let It Go” to express his tiredness of the topic, charming the crowd and lampooning his evasiveness.

The Mexican Coke Mix-Up and More

Just when viewers thought the humor couldn’t get any sharper, the segment pivoted to Trump’s recent boast about convincing Coca-Cola to revert to real cane sugar, clueless of the fact this is what makes “Mexican Coke” famous. Cue laughter as staffers are portrayed bickering over who’ll have to break this news to him—while his son eagerly jumps in.

The jokes escalated further with quips about Mountain Dew supposedly switching to “organic meth” — a playful nod to some critics’ claims of its addictiveness. Enter Cody Bigelow, “President of the American League of Stupid People,” who steals the spotlight with sarcastic frustration, accusing Trump of launching sugary distractions to derail attention from the Epstein files. His struggle peeling a banana adds comic relief but underscores his role as the voice of incredulous skepticism.

Coldplay Kiss Cam Sparks Affair Rumors

The show took a surprising turn toward music and office intrigue with a viral clip from a Coldplay concert where the company’s CEO and head of HR were caught in an awkward kiss cam moment, setting tongues wagging about a potential affair. The humor was effortlessly balanced with a mock lament about the HR executive having to “call herself into her own office,” leaving viewers in stitches.

Hollywood & Tech News with a Punch

In classic Tonight Show style, the vibe lifted with snappy movie updates, including clever riffs on upcoming Amazon projects starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Gosling, full of layered jokes tying back to their previous films and the inevitable confusions of Hollywood titles.

The tech world wasn’t spared either, as the show mocked Lyft’s robotaxi as “just a regular car where the driver is covered by a blanket,” in friendly competition with Uber’s ambitious 20,000 botaxi rollout.

“Who Said It?” Game: Trump or Cartoon?

For a grand finale, the famous game “Who Said It?” pitted real Donald Trump quotes against those of famous cartoon characters, blurring lines between political absurdity and animated hilarity. The spirited crowd and hosts playfully debated over classic Trump catchphrases, leaving many hilariously guessing wrong.

Memorable moments included votes on whether Trump or cartoons said “Mommy, Daddy… This is what I learned,” “The President can do anything he wants,” “Give me more money,” and the iconic “Bing, bing, bing” sounds. The playful chaos was punctuated with hosts joking about the absurdity of blame-shifting with “That’s on me!” moments.

This episode of The Tonight Show was a masterclass in blending political satire, pop culture, and live improv. With Trump’s Epstein file woes dominating the headlines, the show cleverly used humor and viral moments to cut through the noise and remind millions that sometimes, the best way to tackle heavy issues is with a sharp wit and a well-timed laugh.

What part made you laugh the hardest—the Epstein files jokes, the Coldplay kiss cam drama, or the Trump vs. cartoons showdown? Drop your thoughts below and share the laughs!