Stephen Colbert, back on The Late Show after surgery, wasted no time diving into Trump’s recent eyebrow-raising statement. The former president hinted at a dictatorial stance but with a peculiar ‘day one’ condition. Colbert, mimicking Trump, humorously summed it up: First decree: Build the wall. Second decree: Drill, drill, drill. Third decree: Every day is day one.
Colbert playfully highlighted the potential seriousness behind Trump’s words, suggesting that even if it seems like trolling, the ex-president might be revealing his actual plans if given unchecked power. Adding a comic touch, Colbert touched on Trump’s gala appearance themed ‘Angry Virgins Under The Sea.’
As Trump maintains a strong position in GOP 2024 polls, Colbert emphasized the underlying theme of retribution in Trump’s reelection campaign. Despite concerns about Trump’s alignment with the far right and his approach towards political adversaries, his influence within the Republican Party remains significant.
On a legal front, Trump’s attempt to delay his federal trial faced challenges. Special counsel prosecutors sought a resolution from the US Supreme Court on whether Trump can face criminal prosecution for his alleged involvement in ‘overturning’ the 2020 election results.
