During his most recent live broadcast of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert took aim at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Labeling it “incredibly long,” Colbert focused on the extended runtime along with the central messaging.
Stephen Colbert calls Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech ‘incredibly long’
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 [birthday]. 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.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
