Jimmy Kimmel jokes about salad in Oval Office as late‑night shows cover China‑US news

Jimmy Kimmel opened Thursday’s late‑night show with a wry comment, saying that the only thing more unwelcome in the Oval Office than CNN is a salad. The remark set the tone for a night of political commentary.

During the episode, Kimmel and other hosts discussed several high‑profile developments: Donald Trump’s visit by Xi Jinping, reports that China is gifting two giant pandas to the United States, and the White House’s decision to lift its press ban. The conversation highlighted the shifting dynamics of U.S. media access and international diplomacy.

The show concluded with a recap of the White House lifting its press ban, the arrival of Xi Jinping, and the panda gift, underscoring the key topics that dominated the hosts’ discussion.