‘Trump doesn’t debate, he rants’: Internet hysterical after Jimmy Fallon roasts ex-POTUS’ ‘anytime, anywhere’ Biden debate challenge

The late-night host mocked Donald Trump after the ex-prez held a rally where he called for head-to-head debates with President Biden
Jimmy Fallon took the opportunity to poke fun of Donald Trump for saying he would debate President Joe Biden 'anytime, anywhere, anyplace' (Tonight Show/YouTube)
Jimmy Fallon took the opportunity to poke fun of Donald Trump for saying he would debate President Joe Biden 'anytime, anywhere, anyplace' (Tonight Show/YouTube)

MANHATTAN< NEW YORK CITY: On the April 3 episode of the 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', Jimmy Fallon couldn't resist poking fun at Donald Trump, seizing the opportunity as one might expect.

He targeted the former president's recent insistence that he would debate President Joe Biden "anytime, anywhere, anyplace". 



 

Fallon lampoons Trump's persistent debate challenge to Biden

Opening with a 'News Smash' segment, Fallon transitioned into the political arena, quipping, "Some more political news. Last night, Trump held a rally in Wisconsin, and to taunt President Biden for not committing to a debate, Trump had an empty podium on the stage that said, 'Anytime, anywhere, anyplace'."

Fallon then proceeded to playfully imagine a humorous exchange between the two political rivals, satirizing Trump's podium and sign on the stage, seemingly pleading for Biden to engage in a debate.

"Yup, Trump said he’ll debate anytime, anywhere, anyplace — Biden was like, 'Tell me you’re unemployed without telling me you’re unemployed,'" Fallon joked, capturing the essence of Trump's persistent debate challenge.

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Jimmy Fallon mocked Donald Trump’s 'Anytime, Anywhere, Anyplace' debate challenge for Joe Biden (Tonight Show/YouTube)

Switching to his Trump impersonation, Fallon quipped, "My schedule’s wide open!"

He then teased how the empty podium might have caused worry for Trump's team, saying, "At first his campaign staff was laughing, but after Trump debated the podium for 30 minutes, they’re like, 'Oh boy, it might be time for another cognitive test.'"

Fallon concluded his Trump-themed monologue by alluding to the former president's ongoing legal and financial troubles, humorously stating, "Meanwhile, Trump is so broke he sold the podium for $5,000."

Fallon's debate jab leaves Internet hysterical

Social media erupted with laughter in response to Fallon's statements. 

"At this point trump believe that debate is what you put on a fishing hook," one person said. 

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Viewers comment on Jimmy Fallon's humorous jab at Trump's debate challenge (Tonight Show/YouTube)

"And when Biden accepts, what excuse will Trump come up with to weasel his way out of it…?" another person asked. 

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"Isn’t it past Trump’s jail time?" another person mocked. 

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"Yet the Trump was too scared to debate his fellow Republican candidates...?!" a viewer said mockingly. 

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"Biden should challenge Trump to debate 4/15 when Trump is required to be in court," another suggested. 

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One comment read, "Trump doesn’t debate, he rants and rages."

Another comment read, "They would have to hold a Biden/Trump debate on courthouse steps."

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