In a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the host addressed some pressing issues surrounding the Trump administration and the state of American democracy. After discussing the decline in international tourism to the US, Colbert dove into the topic of Trump’s disregard for court orders.
Colbert highlighted a federal judge’s ruling that held the Trump administration in criminal contempt for ignoring a court order to bring back Venezuelan immigrants. The judge, James Boasberg, expressed his frustration with the administration’s stonewalling tactics. Colbert humorously added that it had been a while since someone was held in criminal contempt.
The discussion then shifted to the administration’s misinterpretation of a Supreme Court decision regarding the release of a Maryland man, Kil Maro Garcia, who was mistakenly rendered to an El Salvador prison. Colbert sarcastically pointed out that the administration would only facilitate Garcia’s release if El Salvador wanted to return someone named Albrego Garcia.
Judge Paula Xinis, who ordered Trump to bring Garcia home, demanded daily updates on the administration’s progress. Colbert quipped about lawyers canceling vacations and appointments due to the judge’s strict orders. However, the administration has failed to provide any updates so far.
Colbert went on to mention Trump’s appearance on Fox Noticius, where he discussed the idea of sending US citizens to El Salvador’s prison. Trump referred to them as “homegrown criminals” and seemed to have an unusual definition of the term. Colbert humorously pointed out that “homegrown” is what your cousin calls the low-quality weed he sells you.
On a different note, congressional Republicans faced challenges at their town halls while defending Trump’s immigration policies. Colbert showed a clip of Senator Chuck Grassley struggling to answer questions from Iowa voters regarding bringing back someone from El Salvador. Grassley claimed it was out of Congress’s hands, to which Colbert mockingly responded that El Salvador’s president must be inaudible.
In a surprising twist, Colbert mentioned Trump’s plan to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS. He jokingly added that America couldn’t be allowed to discover that trans people bowl, referencing a PBS program about a transgender woman coming out to her bowling league. Colbert concluded by addressing the potential impact of these cuts on public programming.
As the show returned from a commercial break, Colbert introduced his guest for the evening, Senator Elizabeth Warren. Colbert’s witty remarks and humorous take on current events made for an entertaining and thought-provoking episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Overall, this episode offered a lively discussion on various topics, showcasing Colbert’s ability to entertain and inform his audience. From Trump’s legal battles to potential funding cuts, The Late Show continues to provide engaging content for viewers.
