In a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Kamala Harris appeared as a guest and did not fall for Brett Baier‘s bait on Fox News. The talk show host, Stephen Colbert, highlighted the hit show that is American democracy and how it is rapidly approaching its potential dramatic series finale. As the election draws near, both candidates are making their final pitches in unexpected places.
During the interview, Harris entered Fox News and managed to cut her way out with a rusty spoon. She faced anchor Brett Baier, who played the convincing journalist on Fox News. However, Colbert pointed out that when the rubber hits the road, Baier is ready to throw journalism under the bus. Colbert mentioned the Dominion suit against Fox News, explaining that Baier’s email revealed his willingness to appease an audience of one, referring to former President Donald Trump.
Colbert highlighted that Baier started the interview without any pleasantries and attempted to trap Harris with tough questions. When discussing the broken immigration system, Harris emphasized the need for repair. However, Baier constantly interrupted her, preventing her from fully answering the question. Colbert humorously noted Baier’s self-centered approach, asking, “Does he think he’s interviewing himself?”
Furthermore, Colbert discussed Trump’s bone-chilling threats against American citizens and political opponents. Harris brought up these threats to Baier, but he cleverly attempted to derail the conversation. He showed a clip of Trump’s response during a recent town hall, omitting the part where Trump referred to “the enemy within.” Colbert criticized Baier’s selective editing, suggesting it made Trump’s statement sound relatively sane. He compared it to watching only the first 10 minutes of Jurassic Park, which would lead one to believe it’s a fun place.
Colbert emphasized that a journalist shouldn’t selectively edit someone’s words to please their audience. However, late-night hosts like Colbert have the liberty to do so for entertainment purposes. He playfully imitated Baier, humorously highlighting his failure as a journalist.
Another attempt by Baier to trap Harris involved questioning why half the country supported Trump. Harris firmly stated that she would never call the American people stupid, shifting the blame to Baier’s network for feeding them lies. Colbert cleverly used a Taco Bell analogy, comparing Baier’s network to a “diarrhea factory.”
On the Trump front, Colbert mentioned that Trump attended a town hall for undecided Hispanic voters, which was broadcast on Univision. Trump appeared uncomfortable during the Spanish introduction, with Colbert humorously remarking that his nervous swaying resembled his dancing to the YMCA.
Colbert pointed out that attendees asked Trump challenging questions, bringing up his hateful conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Trump tried to dodge the question, stating he was just reporting what was already reported. Colbert humorously compared Trump’s reliance on rumors to Walter Cronkite’s famous sign-off.
Colbert also highlighted a voter who asked Trump about his actions on January 6, 2021. Trump responded by saying nothing wrong was done and that action was taken. Colbert showed a woman’s reaction to Trump’s answer, highlighting her disbelief and confusion.
As the segment came to an end, Colbert teased the upcoming guests and the hottest new youth trends. Overall, the episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert provided lively entertainment and insightful commentary, proving once again why it remains a popular talk show choice for many viewers.
