LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Late-night host Jimmy Fallon poked fun at House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy following the unsuccessful attempt by Representative Jim Jordan to win the Speaker vote.
Fallon, known for his witty commentary and satirical takes on current events, quipped, "Only 14 more rounds to go," alluding to the prolonged and contentious voting process.
Kevin McCarthy was elected as the US House of Representatives Speaker after a 15-vote saga, with a slim majority of 216 votes, despite facing a surprise defeat on the 14th ballot, per The Guardian.
Fallon made the comment during his popular late-night show on Tuesday, October 17 which often features political satire.
Jimmy Fallon takes a jab at Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy, the House Minority Leader and a significant Republican party figure, has been closely examined for his management of the current situation.
Fallon's statement appears to be a light-hearted critique of McCarthy's leadership during this crucial period. Although his comment was made in a humorous context, it highlights the ongoing political discord within the House of Representatives.
"It was a very chaotic day in Washington because, once again, Republicans couldn't agree on the speaker of the House," Fallon began his monologue. "They were unable to elect Jim Jordan. Yeah," he continued.
He went on, "They did this once before with Kevin McCarthy, where it took 15 votes to get elected." "So only 14 more rounds to go," exclaimed Fallon, adding, "Hang in there, Jim," just as the audience started laughing. "You can do it, Jimbo."
The host also stated in his monologue, "You can tell after the first vote that Jordan was getting desperate because he changed his name from Jim to Michael B, and it didn't help."
Fans in splits over Jimmy Fallon's jab at Kevin McCarthy
One fan commented, "If Jim Jordan lost 14 more times, then I owe Kevin McCarthy an apology. Apparently he's not the ONLY pathetic Republican in the House."
"Jimmy never disappoint hilarious monlogue as always," said another.
A third user mentioned, "Hey Jimmy thanks for the Jim Jordan jokes. I hope he doesn’t become the speaker."
