James Corden Pays The White House a Visit - #LateLateLondon

As a British talk show host based in America, I've come down to the White House to get to the heart of American politics and see if anybody working in here could use a well-earned break. I'll spend my day cooking for the staff at the White House. Here we go, look at that! I'll be taking over as press officer. Yes, you sir, with the face. And I will, of course, help make sure that the President stays on schedule. Your next meeting's in 29 minutes. This is Take a Break, White House edition. Come in. Mr. President. Well, how are you? I'm very well, so good to see you. Now listen, I'm here at the White House today and I really want to be of service. And the job that I think is for me is to be your assistant. Is there anything I can get you, anything you need? Do you need a coffee, do you need a snack? Not a thing. I'll be here should you need me, okay? I can tell you your next meeting is in 30 minutes. You carry on. Your next meeting's in 29 minutes. Why don't you go get something? I'll get you a snack. You know what, let's do it. I'll get you a snack. You've got 28 minutes to your next meeting, let me get you a snack, okay? Who is that guy? He's from the Late Late Show, sir. What the hell is the Late Late Show? This is both a snack and a gift. So tuck in, melon balls, little pineapple butterflies, chocolate strawberries, stuff like that. I'm just going to spruce the place up while you tuck in, okay? Cover one Harry with another Harry, that's what I'm saying. I just think it brightens the place up, you know? Hey, how are you? I'm James, how are you doing? What's your name? Coco. Hey Coco, what's your name? How you doing, so? Hey, so what happens here? People come down, order their food here? Yeah, they come down, they order their food, they get their coffee, latte. Does the president have a food taster? That would be one of us, so we would taste his food before he received it. To check he's not poisoned. Yes, food security, yes. Food security, what a job that is. Must be eating ice cream 24 hours a day. Is that an order? Let's get an order up. So what are you looking for? I was looking for an iced latte. An iced latte? Iced hazelnut latte with almond milk. With almond milk? That's how you know the Democrats are in the White House. There we go. All right, now wait, you seem like you're important here at the White House. I'm going to check it to make sure it hasn't been poisoned, okay? It's all good, nice to see you. Wait, is there a tip, John? Can we get a tip? Let me show you around. Oh, yeah, I'd love that, I'd love that. What have we got over here in the photos? I'll tell you what, I got my family here. My kids when they were younger. But I thought something you might enjoy, a moon rock. Oh. This is actually from the moon. And what do you think that might be worth? The answer is I have no idea, but you can look. Should we find out? Want to put it up on eBay? I reckon you'd get a lot for that. I've actually got a guy who's got an account, he could do that no problem. A lot of this stuff, worth a lot of money. You're getting me mixed up with the last president. So nice to see you, are you well? I'm good, what are you doing here? We figured, you know, people in the White House work long hours. Maybe I take over the press briefing thing. My hunch is this whole thing is just a walk in the park. Maybe I can write you some notes. War with Russia, bad. Keep it light, Jen. CDC, good. Really, they've been pissing you off. Economy, strong. Iran, diplomacy good. Diplomacy good. Where does the president stand on One Direction getting back together? Should they be kidnapped, placed together as a band, and pushed out just one more time? The kidnapping place feels like it goes a little dark for us. Okay, but he's in favor. You can just say I haven't talked to him about that yet. But I probably should talk to him about it before I go out. Yeah, if you want. Go ask him. It's a big one. What if I get asked about Kim and Pete? We love love around here, so I think that's a safe place to be. Has he watched the new Kardashians on Hulu? I don't think he's had a ton of time. He's not seen it? He's not seen it. No, he's probably not seen it. That's a problem. All right, I'm ready. Is this good? Is this a good look? Is this right? Yeah, I think it's good. I think it's good. All right, do you want to have a quick little pre-show prayer? CJ Craig, if you're watching down on us, give us the strength to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, unless we need to lie. Okay? Good morning, everybody. How are you? Nice to see you. Jen's taking a well-earned break, so anyone got any questions? Okay. Guys? Okay, we're going to change things up around here, all right? Whoever thinks they're the hottest in the room, put your hand up. Correct. So, James, the president's poll numbers can't seem to get any lower. His legislative agenda is stuck in Congress. How are you going to explain to turn things around? Well, I will say this, Kyle. I think they will. They will and they can get lower, so you're wrong, okay? What can I get you, man? Can I get two fried eggs? Two fried eggs? All right. Bang. There we go. Remember to tip. All right, we got a long line out here, guys. We got a long line of people who are changing this country. Wheat Toast Avocado coming up. We're building back breakfast, baby. Where's the fork? Little fork. I need a fork. I need a fork, guys! I can't work under these conditions. Avocado Toast, you're welcome. And we've just, we've brought this in. The president of the United States asked that this be here. Okay, you don't have cash, right. Well, there's inflation, so none of us have got cash. Chef, I need that sandwich right now, please. It's coming. I am not in control of the toaster. You got two minutes. Tuna salad, there we go. I said no tomato. Bless you. That's why you have to pay attention to these things. I said no tomato. Okay, I can do that. No tomato, no. I'll make you a fresh one right now. I'm going to make you a fresh one right now. So you messed up, chef. There we go. That's a completely fresh one. You're not allergic to tomatoes, are you? Then you're fine. Okay. I'm enjoying this. I'm very much getting used to working here. How quickly can you get something done here, do you think? Like, if you said, I want an ice cream, how quickly, how quickly would I... That sends an ice cream. Well, we'll see. Stop. I mean, that is rapid fast. That is... Thank you so much. Can I get a couple of these for the road as well? You can just leave them there. Now, which of the world leaders have you got on that phone on speed dial? We could call Boris. We could call Boris Johnson. Boris always talks to me all the time. Does he? Wish he had his hair. I could have gotten elected sooner. You wish you had Boris Johnson's hair. Yeah, look at this, man. Nobody has ever said that in the history of talking about hair. We could try and get Boris Johnson on the line now. I mean, I'm thinking... 3 p.m.? Well, no, hang on, it's... Yeah, it's like, no, it's 11 a.m. at home. He won't be awake yet. Talk to me about the... Oh, excuse me. Hello. Hi, sir. How's the taping going? Are you on the line? He's still here. He's absolutely, absolutely in the lead. I'll call you back when he does, okay? I'll let you know. Okay, bye. What was that about? I don't know. War and legislation. Legislation. A lot of legislation. Anyone else who's got a question? Yes. The president has used the strategic petroleum reserve. Is he watching gas prices and will he tap the SPRO again? I don't think it's for me or you, Jenny, to talk about who or what the president is tapping, okay? Yes, you, sir, with the face. When the president says one thing and White House staff say something else, who are we supposed to listen to, the president or White House staff? Well, you know what, David? That's not my name. You say your name's not David. I say your name is David, and I'm stood up here and you're sat down there unless you want to be sat down with whoever they are. Yes. Could you give us an update on the Arcus agreement? Could you sing the question? Sing the question. I'd like to hear you sing the question. Could you give us an update on the Arcus agreement? No, I can't. Next. David, can you tell us what is the president's plan for deficit reduction? Okay. Before we start, can you explain the sock choice in here? Okay. Do you know what? Deficit reduction. Do you know what? They warned me about you. Deficit reduction. They warned me about you. What's your name? Jeff Mason. Jeff. Deficit reduction. You're right. Jeff's a whiny little bitch. This is the vice president's chair, right? Vice president's chair. Wow. Sat in that chair for eight years. Do you prefer it in that chair? It's more comfortable than this chair. It's a lot more comfortable. I don't know that I'd ever want to be in that chair. I am very at home in this chair. I really, really am. Have you thought about mixing up the look when you're out there? You're a big fan of the aviators. I'm just wondering whether you might want to mix it up a little bit. I mean, I think if you came out, a couple of ice creams, and a larky. Uh-uh. I'm worried about you. What about this? I don't know if I can see Elton John wearing them. What about these guys? I got on aviators. Right here. Okay. And I'll tell you what. They've worked for me since I was 18 years old. You're just going to stick with these bad boys? I'm going to stick with them. I got something for you, though, too. No. Yeah. Try those. Mr. President. Is it out? It's good, man. Who's Goose and who's Maverick? You'd be my one man in a chair.