On a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert couldn’t contain his excitement as he announced the shocking news of President Donald Trump being found guilty on all 34 counts in his hush money case. This momentous event marked the first time in history that a US president had been convicted of a crime. Colbert couldn’t help but make a hilarious comparison to Martin Van Beren almost being caught hotwiring a horse, proving that even historically there have been close calls.
The audience erupted in applause as Colbert highlighted the significance of this verdict, stating, “This is truly an historic moment!” The Late Show host then went on to speculate about the impact this conviction would have on Trump’s upcoming appearance at the Republican National Convention, which is scheduled just four days after his sentencing on July 11th. With the possibility of Trump being in prison during the convention, top Republicans are said to be preparing for the unexpected.
Colbert humorously painted a picture of what the convention would look like if Trump were indeed behind bars, joking about a keynote speech from his warden and a cocktail hour with complimentary toilet wine. The Late Show host marveled at the fact that the sentencing was still 38 days away and playfully introduced his own “countdown to sentencing Advent calendar,” vowing to keep his audience entertained in the meantime.
After Trump’s conviction, he staged a mini meltdown in the lobby of Trump Tower. Colbert couldn’t resist poking fun at Trump’s reaction, saying, “If they can do this to him, they can do this to anyone!” The talk show host playfully questioned whether we want to live in an America where the law is applied equally, regardless of wealth or social standing.
Colbert then turned his attention to Trump’s complaint about the judge overseeing his trial, likening him to the Pillsbury Doughboy. He chuckled at the absurdity of Trump’s excuse for not taking the stand, referencing the memorable campaign chant of “Lock her up!” directed at Hillary Clinton during the 2016 election.
The talk show host further delighted the audience by presenting poll statistics indicating that 50% of voters believe Trump is guilty, with an additional 30% saying he is innocent. Colbert’s wit shone as he shared a preview of what the end of Trump’s presidential campaign might look like, bidding goodbye to the disastrous presidency with a humorous musical number.
In addition to Trump’s legal woes, Stephen Colbert also couldn’t resist mentioning another news story involving media mogul Rupert Murdoch. At 93 years old, Murdoch tied the knot for the fifth time over the weekend with his new bride Elena Zukova. Colbert couldn’t help but make a joke about their wedding being the world’s “first open casket” ceremony, showcasing his trademark comedic style.
It’s clear that Colbert knows how to bring the energy and entertainment to The Late Show. With his witty commentary on Trump’s conviction and the latest news about Rupert Murdoch, Colbert keeps his audience entertained and eagerly coming back for more. As fans eagerly await future episodes of The Late Show, they can count on Colbert to deliver the latest and most entertaining updates from the world of politics and pop culture.
