Stephen Colbert took aim at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech in a live monologue on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
address. Labeling it “incredibly long,” Colbert focused on the extended runtime along with the central messaging.President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address prompted immediate reaction across late-night television, with Stephen Colbert delivering a pointed live monologue following the speech.
The host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert described the address as “incredibly long” after it extended beyond one hour and 45 minutes. The episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert began later than usual due to the extended address. Colbert told viewers, “I didn’t know what to expect. These are always kind of rough with Trump.” Turning directly to the speech’s runtime, he said, “In fact, tonight Trump broke the record for the longest State of the Union in history.” Colbert incorporated satire throughout the segment. He joked about preparing himself for the speech by “dropping an edible and strapping in,” before adding, “I’m following Michelle Obama’s advice. When they go low, we get high.” He quickly clarified that he was joking. The host also took aim at the administration’s theme for the address, marking America’s 250th as “strong, prosperous, and respected.” He responded, “Though, if you have to say you’re strong, prosperous, and respected, it kind of feels like you’re not. It’s like getting an invite to Sheila’s 50th . Single, happy, and absolutely loving menopause.” Colbert highlighted the president’s current approval rating as well, citing 36 percent support. “36 still seems kind of high,” he added. Colbert also criticized policy references made during the address, including a proposed savings initiative referred to as a “Trump Account for Kids,” reductions to food assistance programs, and remarks about awarding himself the Congressional Medal of Freedom. “Throughout his speech tonight, Trump showed remarkable flexibility for a man his age to toot his own horn,” Colbert said.Disheeta Maheshwari is a Pop Culture and Entertainment writer at Evolve Media, specializing in sports, celebrity, and cinema-related news. Her passion for storytelling comes from her love of traveling, always seeking new experiences for inspiration. When not working, she stays connected to the changing world of entertainment by watching the latest flicks or diving into an intriguing book.The Scream 7 box office projections are in, and although the film is boasting some impressive numbers, the latest entry…Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine, passed away at the age of 42. According to a report from TMZ on the matter,…The surprising reason why Spider-Man: No Way Home wasn’t released in China has been revealed. Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures’…Netflix has finally announced the main cast for Wednesday Season 3, including an acclaimed Stranger Things star. This new major…Daniel Craig and Tom Hardy‘s 2004 crime movie Layer Cake is set to leave Prime Video next month. The movie,…A new Netflix thriller film has surpassed a Ridley Scott movie in the streamer’s Top 10 list of most-watched films.…After a week off during the Winter Olympics, Jimmy Kimmel returned to his show with a monologue to react to…President Donald Trump is demanding that Netflix terminate one of its board members, Susan Rice, or face unspecified repercussions. His…FCC Chair Brendan Carr addressed the dispute involving Stephen Colbert and Senate candidate James Talarico. He rejected claims of censorship…Stephen Colbert publicly criticized CBS after the network released a statement addressing the removal of his interview with Rep. James…
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