In the latest episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert kicked off the show with some major news. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz had been ousted by none other than President Trump himself. Despite the tough decision, Waltz can be proud of his 101-day tenure, which is quite impressive considering the average lifespan of a Trump National Security Adviser.
Colbert couldn’t help but take a jab at Waltz, pointing out that his face is most comparable to a mailbox. Ouch! Adding insult to injury, Waltz had just published an article titled “100 days of national security wins” a few days prior. Talk about bad timing.
But the story doesn’t end there. Trump announced that he will be nominating Waltz as the next ambassador to the UN. Colbert couldn’t help but make a sarcastic remark about Waltz sharing every country’s secrets with a certain Atlantic editor named Jeffrey Goldberg.
Meanwhile, Trump’s previous pick for UN ambassador, Elise Stefonic, was left disappointed. She had her nomination yanked out of concerns that Republicans wouldn’t have enough votes in the House if she left Congress. To add insult to injury, Waltz will now be enjoying a luxurious $16 million penthouse suite in Manhattan as the UN ambassador.
Shifting gears, Colbert highlighted the economic turmoil caused by Trump’s tariffs, particularly the 145% tariff against China. Retailers fear a toy shortage this Christmas, and when asked about it at a cabinet meeting, Trump suggested that children might have to settle for just a couple of dolls instead of 30, adding that the cost might be a few bucks more than usual.
The absurdity continued with Attorney General Bondi’s praise of Trump’s DOJ agencies for confiscating 22 million fentanyl pills and saving 258 million lives. Colbert couldn’t help but call out the insane formula used to arrive at that number, prompting him to seek the help of his researcher’s mathematician parents, who confirmed its absurdity.
As the cabinet meeting progressed, it was revealed that Elon Musk might be stepping down from his various ventures soon. Trump made it clear that it was Musk’s decision, adding a playful remark about him wanting to get back home to his cars.
And finally, a seemingly infeasible debate ensued on social media – who would win in a fight between 100 men and one gorilla? Gorilla experts chimed in, stating that gorillas would generally avoid such conflicts. Colbert, known for his humor, couldn’t help but add his opinion that the men would never win, pointing out that even the phrase “it’s on like Donkey Kong” originated from Mario’s Clothes Casket Funeral.
As the episode came to a close, Colbert teased upcoming guests Walton Dawkins and bestselling author John McWorker, promising an engaging and entertaining show. Stay tuned for more lively discussions and laughter on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
