Let’s talk about late-night TV’s king of clever comebacks: Stephen Colbert. On Tuesday night, Colbert turned a portion of Donald Trump’s latest Truth Social rant into comedy gold, and the audience absolutely loved it.
Here’s the scoop: Trump recently vented online about American flags being flown at half-staff during his inauguration. The flags were reportedly lowered in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who sadly passed away last month. Trump wasn’t thrilled, to say the least. He wrote, “Nobody wants to see this, and no American can be happy about it.”
Enter Colbert, who never misses a chance to turn political drama into a laugh-out-loud moment. With his signature wit, he flipped Trump’s comment on its head, quipping:
“Coincidentally, that is also the title of ‘The Late Show’s’ inauguration coverage 2025.”
The audience? Totally here for it. Applause erupted, cheers filled the studio, and Colbert took a well-deserved bow.
It’s moments like these that remind us why Stephen Colbert remains a late-night legend. Whether you’re a political junkie or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, you’ve got to admit—Colbert’s got the comedic timing down to a science!
So, what do you think? Did Colbert’s comeback hit the mark? Let us know in the comments below!