On the latest episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert couldn’t resist poking fun at the recent political developments. The big story of the night was the announcement by former presidential candidate Ron DeSantis that he was dropping out of the race after a disappointing showing in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Colbert wasted no time in highlighting DeSantis’ controversial positions and actions during his campaign. From declaring war on the Magic Kingdom to attacking transgender kids, denying COVID and kidnapping migrants, DeSantis’ campaign was filled with eyebrow-raising moments. Colbert humorously questioned why Americans didn’t rally behind such a candidate, adding a sarcastic note about practicing smiling for DeSantis.
In his concession video, DeSantis expressed his disappointment but also vowed to continue fighting for his promises. “I will not stop now,” he declared, except for the part where he is, well, stopping. Colbert couldn’t resist poking fun at DeSantis’ use of an inspirational quote from Winston Churchill, pointing out that the quote actually originated from an old Budweiser ad.
The Late Show host also couldn’t help but comment on DeSantis’ previous rivalry with former President Donald Trump. After dropping out of the race, DeSantis endorsed Trump, and Colbert comically speculated on the reasons behind the endorsement, offering a not-so-subtle nickname, “Tiny D.” He further remarked on the reduced Republican candidate pool, with just Trump and Nikki Haley remaining.
But it seems that Haley may be getting under Trump’s skin, as evidenced by his repeated mention of her rather than Nancy Pelosi during a recent rally speech. Colbert hilariously suggested that Trump’s head might be “full of poo-poo” instead. The host also touched on Trump’s recent rally in New Hampshire, where he discussed various topics, including electric vehicles and the upcoming Super Bowl.
However, the real star of the show was the unexpected celebrity appearance at the AFC divisional game between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. Taylor Swift, supporting her boyfriend, Chiefs player Travis Kelce, was seen cheering him on in the stands. The couple’s relationship seems to be working well for both, as Travis’s popularity grows and Taylor reaches a new audience.
But it was Travis’s brother, Jason Kelce, who stole the spotlight during the game. The Philadelphia Eagles center joined Bills fans at the tailgate, taking shots out of a bowling ball and getting rowdy in the skybox. Colbert amusingly commented on the future family dynamics between Taylor and her future brother-in-law.
As the episode concluded, Colbert teased the upcoming guests, Trevor Noah and civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, while inviting the audience to tune in for a television classic. The lively and entertaining talk show provided plenty of laughs and celebrity moments, keeping viewers entertained throughout.
