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The late-night landscape has undergone drastic change, with significant declines in viewership across the board for shows like Kimmel’s, Stephen Colbert's, and others. There’s an urgent lamentation over how the genre, which once thrived on comedic gold, seems to struggle for relevance. The commentary extends to Kimmel's recent monologue—filled with jabs at Trump amidst a backdrop of criticism directed at both Trump and Taylor Swift. The inadequacy of his humor prompts reflections on whether this is indicative of a broader trend in late-night television, where quality often seems to take a backseat to social and political commentary.