Jimmy Fallon hilariously trolls Trump with 'excuse generator' over reluctance to debate Harris again

Jimmy Fallon highlighted the absurdity of Trump's excuses, such as claiming it's 'too late' due to early voting
PUBLISHED SEP 26, 2024
Jimmy Fallon cleverly tackled Donald Trump's reluctance to debate Kamala Harris again on 'The Tonight Show'(The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon/YouTube, Getty Images)
Jimmy Fallon cleverly tackled Donald Trump's reluctance to debate Kamala Harris again on 'The Tonight Show'(The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon/YouTube, Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Donald Trump appears reluctant to face off against Kamala Harris in another debate, and Jimmy Fallon has crafted a humorous solution to help him evade the challenge.

On 'The Tonight Show', Fallon shared a poll indicating that "64% of people want to see another debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, while the other 36% are Donald Trump."

Jimmy Fallon’s hilarious ‘excuse generator’ over Trump's reluctance on debating Harris

Himmy Fallon quipped, "Yep, Harris agreed to a second debate, but Trump’s excuse was that, since early voting has already started, it’s too late."

Fallon humorously introduced the concept of Trump's "special excuse generator" as a comedic tool to illustrate how Trump might sidestep the debate.

The Harris campaign has been pressing Trump to engage with her again after her strong performance earlier this month. However, Trump has repeatedly stated he won't participate, claiming it's "too late" because "voting has already started."



 

Fallon showcased the generator with various fabricated excuses, playfully illustrating how it could help Trump avoid accountability. As he activated the generator, Fallon delivered a stream of ludicrous excuses, including:

"I'm good. I'm totally good. No, thanks!"

"You know, that's... I mean, we need -- This is the time of year to do it."

 "And so he just has a lot of excuses. He's busy."

Jimmy Fallon highlights Trump’s debate evasion and New York’s chaotic charm amid UN week

The audience laughed as Fallon highlighted the absurdity of Trump's excuses, reinforcing the idea that the former president would prefer to avoid another public debate.

In addition to the debate segment, Fallon addressed various topics, including the busy atmosphere in New York City during the UN General Assembly.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump participates in the final presidential debate against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden at Belmont University on October 22, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the last debate between the two candidates before the election on November 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Jimmy Fallon emphasized the absurdity of Trump’s excuses for avoiding another debate while capturing the bustling atmosphere of New York City during the UN General Assembly (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

He remarked, "If you love the sound of car horns, police sirens, and New Yorkers cursing at motorcades, this is the week for you!"

Fallon also joked about traffic conditions, saying, "You know, traffic is slow when even Biden is like, 'You know what? I'm just gonna get out and walk.'"

Fallon continued with a humorous take on President Biden's final UN address, stating, "Biden called on nations to band together amid world conflicts and growing concerns over China's influence. Then he added, 'Or do whatever you want. What the hell do I care? I don't... I don't care anymore.'"

As the show progressed, Fallon covered a range of other political and entertainment news, blending satire and current events to keep the audience engaged and laughing. He noted a new poll about the Harris-Trump debate and joked, "I'm good. I'm totally good. No, thanks!" after explaining Trump's excuses further.

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