In a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert wasted no time diving into the excitement surrounding the current presidential election. With the Iowa caucuses behind us and New Hampshire on the horizon, Colbert expressed how invigorating this moment is for late-night hosts, as they are able to capture the energy and chaos of the political landscape.
Colbert couldn’t help but share his amusement at the results of the New Hampshire primary, where President Trump defeated opponent Nikki Haley by double digits. Despite the significant loss, Haley vowed to stay in the race, which didn’t sit well with Trump. The president took to criticizing Haley, questioning her audacity to act as if she had won, when in fact, she had lost. Trump’s reaction to Haley’s speech was uncharacteristic of a typical victory speech, but he felt it necessary to address the situation.
Not only did Trump take jabs at Haley’s speech, but he also turned his attention to her outfit, describing it as “the fugliest dress” he had ever seen. Trump continued his sassy remarks by attacking New Hampshire Governor Chris Anunu, who had endorsed Haley. Trump questioned the governor’s energy and ridiculed his behavior, showcasing his typical no-holds-barred manner of speaking.
While Trump may have been focused on the New Hampshire primary results, Colbert didn’t forget to cover the Democratic side of the race. Joe Biden emerged as the winner, even though he wasn’t on the ballot. Colbert jokingly referred to Biden as the “jely option” to prevent a “jitar” and take “jover Joe” to the presidency.
Colbert couldn’t resist mentioning some of the other candidates who fell short in New Hampshire. From Dean Phillips’ gracious concession speech to Jim Supreme’s unusual platform that promises free ponies and harnessing energy from zombies, Colbert highlighted the quirks of the field.
Leaving politics momentarily, the episode also delved into an investigation that uncovered improper medical practices at the White House Pharmacy during the Trump Administration. Prescription drugs were reportedly treated lightly, with packets of controlled medications being prepared for the White House staff. The investigation revealed that prescription drugs were handed out so casually that one staff member even requested a controlled medication as a “parting gift” upon leaving the White House.
Bringing things to an interesting close, Colbert shared an update on a recent air travel scandal. After a door plug flew out of one of Alaska Air’s planes mid-flight, the airline initiated an inspection, which revealed multiple loose bolts on their other Boeing aircraft. This finding certainly doesn’t inspire confidence in passengers, much like finding loose bolts in your pint of ice cream.
Overall, this episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert offered viewers a lively and entertaining take on the current political landscape and other notable news stories. As the primary season continues, it’s clear that Colbert and his team will provide plenty of entertainment and insight into the world of politics and beyond.
