Overview

• President Trump used a dolls analogy to justify tariffs, suggesting children could settle for fewer dolls at higher prices, sparking widespread criticism.
• John Oliver mocked Trump’s comments on 'Last Week Tonight,' calling the remarks bizarre and highlighting their awkward focus on young girls.
• Trump reiterated the analogy multiple times, suggesting girls aged 9 to 15 would be satisfied with fewer dolls, which Oliver described as unsettling and tone-deaf.
• Oliver drew satirical comparisons between Trump’s comments and his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, furthering the cultural backlash.
• The doll analogy has become a focal point for criticism of the administration’s trade policies, with industry leaders and GOP figures voicing concerns over economic harm and rising consumer costs.