The Last Week Tonight host took apart the president’s speech on opioids and spoke of the impending news from Robert Mueller’s investigationJohn Oliver criticized Donald Trump’s recent speech on the opioid epidemic, calling his solutions “underwhelming”. John Oliver on Weinstein: 'Everyone knew and they just went with it' Read moreThe Last Week Tonight host studied the president’s words as he declared the escalating crisis a public health emergency. It’s kind of like seeing someone neck deep in quicksand and then putting up a ‘Don’t do quicksand’ sign.”While some praised Trump finally declaring opioid addiction to be a public health emergency, Oliver was less convinced. “I know right now all anyone can think about is the reported indictments coming from Robert Mueller,” he said. “Please let it be Jared, please let it be Jared, please let it be Jared!”

Source: The Guardian October 30, 2017 15:11 UTC