Jimmy Fallon Brushes Off the Leaks and Shortages Trump Is Dealing With: ‘Pretty Normal for an 80-Year-Old Man’

During his monologue on Thursday night, NBC host Jimmy Fallon took a lighthearted approach to the information leaks and missile shortages that President Trump is currently facing. Fallon quipped that these issues are "pretty normal" for a man of Trump's age, humorously acknowledging that the leaks and shortages are part of the territory for someone his senior.

The president reportedly erupted with anger during a recent cabinet meeting over the shortage of long-range missiles, directed at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. However, Fallon granted Hegseth some leeway, noting that the defense secretary likely assumed the US had more missiles in stock than was actually the case. In a playful jab at Hegseth's known drinking habits, Fallon noted, "In Hegseth's defense, when he looks at anything, he sees double."

Trump himself has denied that the US missile supply is in short order, vowing to "hunt down" anyone leaking such information. Fallon found this amusing, remarking, "Well, we know one thing: they're not being hunted by missiles." The host then shifted gears, dismissing the president's ongoing challenges with maintaining secure information and replenishing supplies.

"Right now, Trump is dealing with leaks and shortages, which is actually pretty normal for an 80-year-old man," Fallon remarked, shifting the focus away from the president's struggles.

The monologue also included Fallon poking fun at various politicians' hairstyles and the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, highlighting the lighter side of politics. He even jokingly suggested that President Trump might have been the customer that complained to KFC online about receiving only 35 pieces of chicken in a 50-piece pack. You can watch the full monologue in the attached video. "The Tonight Show" airs weeknights on NBC.