In the latest episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert opens the show addressing the recent struggles of the House GOP in choosing a speaker of the house. With their inability to perform the simplest legislative function, Colbert humorously describes them as a “flaming bag of poop” left on the capital’s doorstep.
After multiple rounds of voting, the GOP narrowed their choices down to one nominee, Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer. However, his chances were dashed when Donald Trump tweeted that Emmer is not one of the “truly great warriors.” Colbert even pokes fun at Trump’s difficulty in pronouncing Emmer’s name, making jest of his relationship with the Republican nominee.
With Emmer out of the picture, attention now turns to another candidate, Mike Johnson. Colbert cheekily remarks that someone named Mike Johnson will never become Speaker of the House. Johnson, an ultra-conservative Republican from Louisiana, is known for his involvement in GOP efforts to overhaul the Endangered Species Act.
On another note, Jenna Ellis, a former Trump lawyer, has flipped and pleaded guilty in a Georgia election fraud case. Colbert pokes fun at the multiple Trump lawyers who have recently found themselves in legal trouble. Ellis, who once joined Rudy Giuliani in asking Georgia lawmakers to appoint fake electors, delivered a tearful speech in court, blaming others for her actions.
In his ongoing rallies, Trump continues to provide entertainment. In a recent event in New Hampshire, he made an incredible discovery on stage – the spelling of “us” as “US.” With his usual bravado, Trump proudly claims that he is the first person to realize this revelation. Colbert humorously adds that Trump also noticed that “God” spelled backward is “dog,” further cementing his disdain for canines.
Trump also took the opportunity to praise European strongman, Victor Orban, mistaking him for the leader of Turkey instead of the Prime Minister of Hungary. Colbert playfully suggests that at this point, Trump is just freely associating various countries and culinary preferences.
In international news, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Maloni made headlines after splitting with her boyfriend of 10 years. The breakup was sparked by his propositioning a colleague for a “foresome.” Colbert humorously comments that when faced with such a situation, it’s best to say “That’s a Bo” and move on.
Closing the show, Colbert mentions that the upcoming guests include comedian Jim Gaffigan and teases a segment on science for when they return. It’s another lively and entertaining episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, highlighting the quirky and humorous moments from the world of politics and pop culture.
