Punchlines: Ben Carson bows out
Although Ben Carson officially suspended his presidential campaign Friday, a few of the late-night comics were still processing their emotions about the news this week. The rise and fall of the retired neurosurgeon this election cycle signified a lot to Roy Wood Jr., who told Trevor Noah they had lost another black hero. Meanwhile, Larry Wilmore said there was still hope. After all, Carson didn't quit but only suspended his campaign. Is anyone else excited about a Kanye-Carson ticket in 2020?
Jimmy Kimmel paid tribute to Carson’s presidential run in a pretty unusual way. Watch Punchlines to see how he said goodbye to the candidate.
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