The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is not one to shy away from exposing scandal, and in the most recent episode, host Stephen Colbert delves into the fallout surrounding top Trump officials sharing classified plans in an unsecured chat group. Colbert wastes no time in assigning blame, pointing the finger directly at Mike Waltz.
During the show, Colbert hilariously highlights the moment in which reporters attempted to question Trump about Secretary Pete Heth‘s involvement in leaking classified information. Trump deflected blame, saying that Mike Waltz was responsible for the scandal. Colbert has a field day with this, bidding farewell to Waltz and jokingly assuring him that he’ll likely end up in one of Colbert’s own chat groups.
Just two days before the scandal broke, Trump had praised Waltz as a “very good man.” Colbert doesn’t miss a beat, mockingly suggesting that perhaps Waltz should take a vacation. The host even offers to drive him to the airport, accompanied by a fictional character in the backseat. It’s clear that Colbert finds the situation ripe with comedic material.
But the scandal doesn’t end there. Colbert points out that, during the same White House meeting, Trump assigned Waltz to investigate himself, which Colbert aptly describes as a “sin.” The Late Show host doesn’t stop there, suggesting that all the individuals involved in the scandal should engage in some self-probing.
Republicans in Congress aren’t buying into the administration’s excuses either. Republican Representative Don Bacon states that the Trump team is only digging a deeper hole for themselves and urges them to take responsibility.
However, Colbert’s satirical analysis takes an unexpected turn when he discusses Mike Waltz‘s Venmo friends list, which he accidentally made public. Colbert jokingly questions the credibility of a doctor who accepts Venmo payments. The humor continues as Colbert hilariously suggests an unconventional medical procedure involving the consumption of a THC gummy and the presence of his mother.
To make matters worse, German newspaper D Spegel reveals that the Trump team’s private data, including mobile numbers, email addresses, and passwords, were posted online. Colbert playfully ribs Waltz for being so open about his Venmo buddies, ranging from politicians to real estate agents and doctors.
The Late Show host concludes the segment by mentioning a different White House event celebrating Women’s History Month. Colbert humorously comments on Trump’s efforts to expand access to in vitro fertilization, dubbing him the “fertilization president.” As the segment comes to an end, Colbert teases upcoming topics, leaving audiences entertained and looking forward to future episodes.
In true Colbert fashion, The Late Show seizes every opportunity to infuse humor into the political landscape. As the fallout continues, Colbert’s sharp wit and satirical commentary make for an entertaining and lively take on the scandal surrounding the leak of classified information in the Trump administration. Whether it’s assigning blame or poking fun at the ridiculousness of the situation, Colbert always delivers a fresh perspective on the latest news, solidifying The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as a must-watch talk show for political satire enthusiasts.
