On a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Stephen wasted no time diving into the latest political news, specifically focusing on the Iowa caucus and the presidential candidates. With his usual wit and sarcasm, Stephen provided a hilarious and insightful breakdown of the results.
Starting with the winner of the Iowa caucus, Donald Trump, Stephen pointed out that the Associated Press declared him the winner before many Iowans had even cast their votes. While Trump’s victory was decisive, it’s worth noting that this caucus was decided by only 14% of registered Republicans in the state. Stephen jokingly commented that the results were less about the will of the people and more about the will of Carl.
But it wasn’t just Trump who Stephen had fun with, as he moved on to discuss Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor who came in 30 points behind Trump. Stephen poked fun at DeSantis’ comment about getting his “ticket punched” in Iowa, joking that he must have meant “nuts” instead.
Next on Stephen’s list was former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who came in third place. Stephen highlighted a Fox News interview where Haley pushed back on accusations that the Republican party is racist. In his trademark sarcastic tone, Stephen quipped that it was not the most surprising answer from someone who doesn’t believe slavery caused the Civil War.
Moving on, Stephen briefly mentioned the other candidates who didn’t fare so well in Iowa. Former Arkansas governor ASA Hutchinson suspended his campaign, and Stephen couldn’t help but joke about the little-known candidate, Ryan Binkley, who managed to beat Hutchinson for fifth place. Stephen playfully suggested that Binkley might want to consider going by the name Brian, as he looked more like a Brian and “nobody knows your name anyway.”
Lastly, Stephen touched on entrepreneur VI Ramaswamy, who finished strong but dropped out of the race after single-digit polling. Ramaswamy immediately endorsed Trump and even shared the stage with him in New Hampshire, leading Stephen to sarcastically remark on the awkward amount of time they spent together.
As always, Stephen Colbert provided a hilarious and entertaining breakdown of the Iowa caucus and the various candidates. His unique brand of comedy and political commentary kept viewers engaged and entertained throughout the segment.
Tune in to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for more insightful and humorous takes on the world of politics and current events. You never know what Stephen will have to say next!
