Sure, late-night hosts lampooned Trump, but their main criticism was aimed at Democrats.

Predictably, late-night TV personalities found ample material in President Trump's inauguration as a target for humor on Monday.

They poked fun at everything from Melania Trump's extravagant hat to the fact that powerful CEOs were given premium seating.

Yet, their derision also extended toward the Democrats present at the event, accusing many of hypocrisy considering their alarming predictions about Trump during the campaign.

In a cutting remark on "The Daily Show," John Stewart said, "Present were those who cautioned us against this proto-dictator, Trump."

Adding to that, he quipped, "Hey Mom! Let's go meet this guy we dubbed 'Hitler' and snap a quick pic, quick for Instagram! Former President Obama was there, George Bush seemed somewhat present, and even Mike Pence stopped by, apparently to see the reaction firsthand."

Stewart highlighted the absence of Michelle Obama, pointing out, "Michelle was the only one maintaining her ethical consistency saying, 'When they aim low, I opt out entirely.'"

On Monday, instead of commenting on the inauguration, Michelle Obama's statement focused on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

A Humorous Take by Kimmel

Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel described Trump's speech as "foreboding," yet noted, "This time around, age-old customs were followed dutifully. Kamala Harris extended a ceremonial welcome to JD Vance at the Naval Observatory."

He humorously speculated that Karen Pence missed the event because she "didn't want to honor the man supportive of people who nearly killed her husband."

Meyers' Observation

Seth Meyers pointed out, "It was surreal to witness Democrats, who identified Trump as a threat to democracy, now socializing with him," mentioning Joe Biden's meeting and shared ride with Trump to the Capitol.

This was a contrasting shift from the somber mood of late-night hosts shortly after Trump's 2016 victory, reminiscent of Kate McKinnon's performance as Hillary Clinton on 'Saturday Night Live,' singing Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" in a rare solemn moment.