In a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert didn’t waste any time diving into the latest news about President Trump. With reports suggesting that Trump has aspirations of becoming a dictator, Colbert didn’t hesitate to poke fun at the situation.
Colbert began by highlighting a recent interview where Sean Hannity asked Trump point-blank if he planned to abuse his power as president to punish his enemies. Trump responded with reassurances that his “fascism” would only be available for a limited time. Colbert couldn’t resist making a joke about Trump’s response, comparing it to a recurring loop like “Groundhog Day.”
To further emphasize the comparison to a dictator, Colbert referenced an op-ed from The Washington Post that warned America may be following the path of the Roman Republic, with Trump being compared to Caesar. Colbert humorously added that while Caesar is associated with salad, Trump will never be associated with anything remotely healthy.
Colbert acknowledged that not all Republicans are on board with Trump’s dictatorship idea, mentioning Mitt Romney‘s recent analogy of Trump being like a human gumball machine that spews out unpredictable things. Colbert couldn’t resist adding his own twist to the analogy, joking about Trump’s unpredictable statements and referencing Kevin McCarthy’s balls.
Former vice president Al Gore also issued a warning about Trump’s intentions, but Colbert couldn’t help but add a playful jab about the effectiveness of Gore’s warnings. However, Colbert managed to tie it all back to the idea that political despair requires political action.
Trump didn’t hold back during a recent speech at the New York Young Republicans Club annual gala, doubling down on his dictator remarks. Colbert mocked Trump’s claim that the bravest thing he’s ever seen was when Trump dismissed his confession of sexual assault as “locker room talk.” Colbert playfully suggested that this moment would be perfectly suited for a gripping war drama called “Grabbing Ryan’s Privates.”
Colbert didn’t stop there, humorously highlighting some of Trump’s other claims during the speech, such as being immune to the allure of beauty and pardoning Bernie Carrick. Colbert couldn’t resist jokingly questioning Trump’s choice of words, comparing Bernie to a “newborn baby’s ass.”
On a more serious note, Colbert then welcomed his guest, George Santos, who was recently expelled from Congress. However, Colbert lightened the mood by acknowledging that Santos had embraced his new status by joining the Cameo app, where he lists himself as a “former Congressional ion.” Colbert ended the show on a lighthearted note, promising an entertaining segment about his own appendicitis.
This latest episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert provided viewers with a healthy dose of comedy and satire, all while shedding light on the ongoing discussions about Trump’s potential dictatorial aspirations. As always, Colbert managed to deliver sharp wit and humorous commentary on the latest political news.
