Stephen Colbert didn’t hold back Monday night as he addressed Donald Trump’s latest social media antics — this time involving an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope. The Late Show host kicked off the segment with a bang, declaring, “As a Catholic, let me just say, in the words of St. Peter: Go f— yourself.” That headline-worthy line set the tone for what became a fiery takedown of Trump’s bizarre and tone-deaf meme strategy.
Colbert highlighted that Trump, fresh from attending Pope Francis’ funeral just weeks ago, chose to post a photoshopped image portraying himself as the late pontiff. “Some more offensive than others,” Colbert noted of the memes, before displaying the image that has since sparked backlash and confusion across social media.
“Imagine going to someone’s grandmother’s funeral and then showing up dressed like her,” Colbert quipped, mocking the audacity. “Look, I’m your grandma! I love butterscotch and Wheel of Fortune!”
The segment quickly gained traction online, with many praising Colbert’s bold and irreverent critique. His comments struck a chord with viewers who found Trump’s actions inappropriate, especially in the context of Catholic mourning traditions.
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