Stephen Colbert took purpose at each President Donald Trump and his personal community executives throughout a latest episode of The Late Present, utilizing his opening monologue to ship sharp political and company satire.
Throughout the broadcast, Colbert mocked Trump’s proposal for a so-called “Board of Peace,” which might reportedly require nations to pay a $1 billion payment for everlasting membership. Poking enjoyable on the thought, Colbert stated, “Trump’s subsequent mission in Davos was debuting a brand new worldwide membership that he calls the Board of Peace, the place nations will pay $1 billion for a everlasting seat. No shock that peace has a value.”
The comic then turned his consideration inward, referencing his personal community’s latest authorized settlement linked to Trump. Drawing laughter from the viewers, Colbert quipped, “Now, admittedly, the concept of paying a billion {dollars} to obey Donald Trump appears somewhat steep; in spite of everything, CBS obtained to do it for simply $16 million.”
Colbert’s remarks come as he approaches the ultimate months of his tenure on The Late Present, which is ready to finish when CBS concludes the long-running franchise later this yr. In latest episodes, the host has leaned extra overtly into political commentary and pointed jokes about media energy and company decision-making.
The monologue highlighted Colbert’s continued willingness to problem each political management and community authority, reinforcing late-night tv’s position as an area for sharp satire and criticism.
Colbert has received eleven Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and three Peabody Awards.
Colbert was named one among Time’s 100 Most Influential Individuals in 2006 and 2012.
