Musk and Trump’s Twitter Chat Goes Awry Amid Cyberattack; Late Night Hosts React

In a much-anticipated event that unfolded on Monday night, Elon Musk engaged in a two-hour conversation with former President Donald Trump on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. However, the experience was anything but smooth sailing, as the broadcast suffered a 40-minute delay attributed to a cyberattack, according to Musk. This glitch overhead led to speculation about the motivations behind the delay, with Musk insinuating that the attack was an attempt to suppress Trump's voice. Late-night hosts were quick to seize upon the spectacle, with Stephen Colbert wryly remarking, “a big night for weird old rich guys with no friends.” Colbert’s critique didn’t end there; he pointed out that Trump’s return to the platform only served to remind audiences of the controversial reasons that led to his ban from Twitter in the first place. “But here’s the thing about Trump doing anything on Twitter now: It just reminds people of the awful reason he was banned to begin with,” he quipped. The comedic commentary continued with Jimmy Fallon poking fun at Musk's technological prowess, stating, "It’s nice to know the guy who builds self-driving cars and spaceships hasn't quite figured out how to broadcast a phone call." This sentiment highlighted the irony of a tech mogul struggling with basic communication technology during a high-profile interview. Seth Meyers added another layer to the critique, revealing through CNN fact-checkers that Trump had made at least 20 false claims during their chat, starting with his opening line, "It's great to be here." Meyers further characterized the absurdity of the event, declaring, "Elon Musk interviewed former President Trump live last night on X, and however crazy you think it was, it was crazier." He also noted a peculiar quality to Trump’s speech, comparing it to “a sugared-up kid on Halloween who won't take out his plastic vampire teeth,” alluding to the former president’s often criticized delivery. Desi Lydic, guest hosting "The Daily Show," humorously pointed out, “I know the guy's big on slurs, but this is next level,” in reference to Trump’s sometimes slurred speech during the interview. Further adding to the laughter, Jimmy Fallon joked, “Can we get the guy some Fixodent?” underscoring the quirky dynamics of the encounter. As the night progressed, the conversation around Musk and Trump’s exchange became a hot topic, with social media buzzing with clips and commentary. With an evident lack of a cohesive dialogue, the interview showcased the peculiar nature of public figures navigating their legacies in the digital age, often blending spectacle and awkwardness. Looking ahead, audiences can anticipate more late-night humor as the genre continues to dissect the absurdities of modern media and the figures that dominate it. In a world rife with unpredictability, one thing remains clear: when Musk and Trump are involved, the late-night conversations are bound to be anything but boring.