Late Show host Stephen Colbert didn’t hold back on Thursday night as he called out his corporate bosses for their ties to President Donald Trump. Colbert highlighted the hefty sum of money that the company has donated to Trump, emphasizing the questionable ethics behind such financial support.
In a satirical take on Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza, Colbert joked about the exorbitant $1 billion entry fee nations would have to pay to join. He humorously pointed out that the board would have just one man in charge, hinting that the leader wears a diaper.
Colbert went on to mock the idea of paying a billion dollars to comply with Trump, comparing it to CBS’s $16 million payment during a merger process that required FCC approval. Interestingly, the network announced the cancellation of Colbert’s show around the same time, a move that Trump had long pushed for.
Following the payment, the FCC swiftly approved the merger, raising eyebrows about the potential influence of money in decision-making processes. Colbert’s scathing commentary shed light on the murky waters of corporate relationships with political figures, leaving viewers pondering the implications of such partnerships.
For more of Colbert’s sharp-witted monologue from Thursday night, be sure to check out the full segment.
