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Late Night Ribs Trump for Leaving Staff Behind on Air Force One

New York Times Thursday 13 August 2026, 06:22 UTC By Trish Bendix 1 min read
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Anthony Anderson, the guest host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” called the ruse in which President Trump exited the plane in a catering container “Operation Pig in a Blanket.”

Anthony Anderson, the guest host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” called the ruse in which President Trump exited the plane in a catering container “Operation Pig in a Blanket.”
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