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Trump Meets with Putin In a segment from the July 16 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy recounts the highly anticipated meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which took place in Finland. The monologue opens with Fallon humorously noting that Trump was understandably nervous since, for many, meeting their boss can be daunting. This gathering was historic as it marked the first time Trump and Putin met one-on-one behind closed doors for an extended period, lasting two hours. Fallon delivers a series of punchlines highlighting the bizarre juxtaposition of their interactions, including an imagined scenario where Trump might have casually sung "I think we're alone now," reflecting the tension of being isolated with a global adversary. He quips about the negotiations, jokingly suggesting that Putin might now control New York and California, playfully reducing their serious diplomatic talks to a scenario involving "three magic beans." The jovial tone continues as Fallon critiques Trump’s post-meeting behavior, especially his press conference remarks that seemed to favor Putin over U.S. intelligence assessments regarding Russian interference in the 2016 elections. By showcasing Trump's simplistic explanations and apparent gullibility, Fallon drives home comedic contrasts between what Trump claims and the intelligence community's insights. Amid the laughter, Fallon transitions to lighter humor, referencing the World Cup and simplifying it to relate to American football in a way only Trump could. The segment concludes with mention of Trump’s peculiar interactions with both the soccer ball gifted by Putin and the Queen of England, embodying the awkwardness of cultural exchanges. This comedic breakdown not only sheds light on the international relations of the day but also provides a satirical look at leadership in a highly polarized environment. It invites viewers to engage with the absurdity of political theater in a lighthearted manner. As we reminisce about this historical event from 2018, what do you think has changed in U.S.-Russia relations since then? Feel free to share your thoughts or any similar comedic moments that you found memorable!
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