Late-Night Comedy Takes Aim at Trump After White House Milk Moment
This week, Seth Meyers parodied President Donald Trump’s comments on whole milk and mental sharpness, turning a White House bill signing into a viral comedy. The piece followed Trump’s signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which changes federal school lunch program milk options.
During the signing ceremony, a milk jug on the Resolute Desk gained attention. The new law lets schools provide whole and 2% milk, up from skim and low-fat since 2012. The bill gives schools more flexibility while meeting federal nutrition criteria.
Meyers joked about the setting and Trump’s comments in his monologue. He joked that the president seemed particularly fond of milk and that this policy move was being celebrated theatrically. When Meyers repeated Trump’s comments about childhood milk sharing, connecting them to Joe Biden’s nostalgic narrative, the humor increased.
The late-night host joked that Trump’s memory sounded more like a rambling narrative than a policy argument. Meyers even overacted, saying the president’s statements breached the boundary between serious government and informal reminiscing, earning giggles.
Meyers extended the segment by addressing Trump’s assertion that whole milk helped him pass cognitive testing. Meyers sarcastically questioned the idea, citing the president’s Diet Coke predilection and indicating that milk wasn’t part of his regular routine. Trump mentioned that the milk on the desk had been there for several days, causing Meyers to joke about his reasoning process.
Despite the humor, the policy affects schools and families. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act might revolutionize school cafeterias this autumn. Schools in the federal lunch program can provide whole and 2 percent milk in addition to existing alternatives.
The law also covers nondairy products. If parents give a note describing a child’s dietary limitation, schools must offer nondairy milk that fulfills the same nutritional standards as dairy milk. This minimizes the burden on families who needed a doctor’s note for accommodations.
The bill’s timing matters. Its signing follows the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which emphasize full-fat dairy in a balanced diet. Previously, low-fat or fat-free dairy was recommended for children over two.
The policy discussion is about nutrition and school choice, but the late-night reaction shows how even little White House moments can become cultural talking themes. In this occasion, a gallon of milk and a few off-the-cuff remarks combined politics, policy, and comedy to garner national attention outside the signing room.
Sources
The White House
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
