'He knows he's guilty': Internet lauds Stephen Colbert as he mocks Donald Trump's assertion that fair trial isn't possible in Manhattan

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY: Stephen Colbert, the host of 'The Late Show', expressed incredulity at an argument put forth by Donald Trump's attorneys.

The former POTUS' attorneys argued that he couldn't receive a fair trial due to the extensive news coverage surrounding his legal troubles.

Stephen Colbert mocks Trump's jury suggestions

Colbert wittily remarked, "So are you saying members of the jury can’t have seen any news about Donald Trump’s crimes? His crimes are the news!"

The seasoned host, Colbert then delved further into the matter, poking fun at the idea of finding impartial jurors unaffected by media coverage.

In a satirical manner, he depicted a scenario where Trump's legal team sought jurors who were completely unaware of U.S. news spanning the past nine years.

He offered outlandish alternatives, proposing individuals who had been isolated from society.

"Might I recommend 12 confused men who were dropped off in a forest as infants and then raised by wolves?" he quipped.

"Or, if they’re not available, could we acquire some clone babies that have been rapidly aged in some sort of machine and then released into the jury box?", Colbert added. 

Adding context, Trump took action on April 8 by filing an individual Article 78 petition with the Appellate Division in an attempt to halt the trial.

His argument centered around his belief that he wouldn't receive a fair trial in Manhattan. Despite his efforts, a judge dismissed his request.

Additionally, another judge denied his plea to postpone the trial on Tuesday, even as he appealed against the gag order imposed by Judge Joe Merchan.

The trial is set to commence on April 8.

Internet reacts to Stephen Colbert's mockery

Social media users couldn't contain their laughter as they hilariously mocked Colbert's statements, with memes and witty commentary flooding timelines.

One person said, "If you have screwed up your reputation and integrity so badly that you can't get a fair trial in your HOMETOWN, then you probably deserve to be in jail..". 

Another person said, "If he doesn't like the NY jury pool then maybe he shouldn't commit his crimes in NY". 

One more person noted. "AI could end humanity. Donald Trump WILL end humanity". 

"Trump is certain that he won't be able to get an impartial jury, because even HE knows he's guilty...", read one comment. 

"New Yorkers say, *Trump needs to be convicted and sentenced to Prison...". 

"Maybe don't commit crimes in New York if you're not a fan of their judicial system", another viewer noted. 

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