Comedians and podcast hosts were among the many commentators shaping the news cycle in 2025, offering their takes on the Trump administration and other major events this year. 

The year’s largest stories include the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, billionaire Elon Musk breaking his alliance with President Donald Trump, and the longest government shutdown in United States history. Here’s what some of the most prominent comedians had to say about the news this year: