John Oliver Criticizes Trump’s Doll Comments Amid Trade War

John Oliver sharply criticized President Donald Trump's comments about the impact of tariffs on the price and quantity of dolls children could afford, highlighting the president's repeated and awkward remarks about girls and doll ownership. Trump suggested that children might have to settle for fewer dolls, citing numbers like two instead of 30, and later expanded this to girls aged 9 to 15 needing only a few dolls, which Oliver called "creepy" and "very weird." Oliver mocked Trump's misunderstanding of the typical ages at which children play with dolls, emphasizing that 11 or 15 is not the prime age for such toys. The comedian also referenced Trump's unsettling manner of referring to girls, and drew attention to the president's past association with Jeffrey Epstein to underscore his point. Oliver's critique extended beyond the doll metaphor to underscore the chaotic and frivolous nature of Trump's trade war rhetoric. These comments were featured across multiple broadcasts of Last Week Tonight and gained attention for their blend of humor and pointed political critique.