On a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the host wasted no time in diving into the current state of affairs, with just 19 days left until the election. Colbert highlighted the opening day of early voting in Georgia, which set a new record for first-day voter turnout. Hailing the enthusiasm in Georgia, Colbert expressed his love for the state, jokingly ranking it as one of his favorite Southern states after Mississippi.
The excitement continued as 100-year-old former President Jimmy Carter made his voice heard by casting his vote. Colbert couldn’t contain his joy, thanking Carter and declaring him his new favorite Carter.
However, Colbert wasn’t oblivious to the challenges faced by Georgia voters, especially with attempts at voter suppression. He mentioned a lawsuit filed by a pro-Trump election official in Georgia, claiming she had the power to refuse to certify votes. Fortunately, a judge swiftly dismissed the claim, emphasizing that election officials shall certify election results.
Shifting gears, Colbert turned the discussion to the economy and the impact of Trump’s economic plan. The late-night host highlighted how leading economists, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, expressed concerns about Trump’s economic policies. With 68% of economists stating that prices would rise faster under Trump, Colbert pointed out the potential negative consequences for both wallets and the overall economy.
To bolster his economic agenda, Trump addressed the Economic Club of Chicago, where he passionately expressed his love for tariffs. In fact, he declared tariffs to be his favorite word, using it frequently in his speech. Colbert couldn’t resist cracking a joke about Trump’s affinity for tariffs, playfully suggesting he might even use the word while ordering pizza.
As the conversation continued, Colbert touched on Trump’s refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power and his alleged conversations with Vladimir Putin. Colbert offered a comedic response, implying that Trump’s behavior was akin to that of someone with narcissistic personality disorder. He went on to describe how Trump’s personality disorder might be exacerbated by his advancing age and speculated about the potential links between narcissism and Alzheimer’s disease.
On the Democratic side, Colbert shared Joe Biden‘s passionate speech in Philadelphia, where he criticized Trump’s anti-union record. Biden emphasized his own union background and how his grandfather would be dismayed by Trump’s approach. Colbert injected some humor into the discussion, quipping about the union status of different body parts.
Lastly, Colbert highlighted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who held a rally in rural Pennsylvania. The host playfully commented on Walz’s choice of attire, remarking on his increasingly Midwestern appearance. Walz addressed some of Trump’s recent gaffes and urged voters to carefully consider their choices before casting their ballots.
With the talk show delivering a blend of humor and insightful commentary, Colbert once again provided viewers with an entertaining and informative late-night experience on The Late Show.
