Colbert Audience Boos Trump on Second Term Anniversary
Recently, Stephen Colbert stirred his audience with a commentary on the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s second term. The incident occurred during the monologue of “The Late Show,” aired on January 20. Colbert’s remarks elicited a strong reaction, notably boos from the crowd upon mentioning Trump’s term.
Colbert’s Reaction to Trump’s Anniversary
Colbert began his monologue by referencing the date, joking that Trump had been in office for “exactly 1,000 years.” Although some audience members initially laughed, they soon reacted negatively as they acknowledged the reality of Trump’s one-year term. While Colbert did not dive deeper into the boos, he let the audience settle before continuing.
Highlighting Controversial Moments
During the episode, Colbert emphasized various controversial actions taken during Trump’s administration. He pointed out that Trump’s political machinations often overshadowed important events, such as, ironically, Penguin Awareness Day, which coincided with Trump’s anniversary.
- Renaming of the Gulf of Mexico
- Military parade on Trump’s birthday
- Executive order ending birthright citizenship
- Demolition of the East Wing
Colbert remarked that many people couldn’t recall Trump’s significant actions because of the continuous news cycle filled with daily controversies. He humorously noted that even a recent military engagement in Venezuela barely registered with the public.
A Critique of Trump’s Leadership
Moreover, Colbert speculated that Trump’s relentless activity was a tactic to distract from previous controversies. He referenced the Epstein files, questioning why Trump’s administration had not fully complied with legal requirements to release them.
Concluding his reflection on the past year, Colbert described it as “exhausting” for Americans. He took a light-hearted jab at one of Trump’s extensive speeches, asking if a specific term applied even earlier in the day. The tone of the monologue was both critical and comedic, capturing the audience’s attention with his sharp insights.
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS, providing viewers with topical humor and societal commentary.
