Internet in splits as Stephen Colbert takes a dig at Trump's Gettysburg gaffe with mock Ken Burns-style documentary
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Stephen Colbert took aim at Donald Trump over his peculiar remarks from a Pennsylvania rally during the Monday, April 15, installment of 'The Late Show'.
The late-night host didn't hold back from ridiculing his apparent struggle with coherence, particularly while discussing the Battle of Gettysburg.
Stephen Colbert pokes fun at Donald Trump's Gettysburg gaffe
During the rally in Schnecksville, Trump stumbled over words and delivered what Colbert described as "gibberish" to the audience. In one instance, while attempting to address the problem with immigration, he uttered the puzzling term "adlinthin."
However, it was his description of the historic Battle of Gettysburg that truly caught Colbert's attention.
"Gettysburg — what an unbelievable battle that was," said Trump about the 1863 battle of Gettysburg.
The ex-POTUS elaborated, "I mean, it was so much and so interesting and so vicious and horrible and so beautiful in so many different ways. It represented such a big portion of the success this country. Gettysburg, wow."
Colbert wasted no time in lampooning Trump's comments, dryly dubbing them "stirring" in his Monday night monologue. With a sly smile, the late-night host quipped, "I look forward to Ken Burns' updated documentary," before unveiling a mock Ken Burns-style documentary featuring the ex-POTUS' baffling words.
Stephen Colbert mocks Donald Trump as he appears to doze off during his criminal trial
Not content to stop there, Colbert also took a playful jab at reports of Trump nodding off during the first day of his hush money trial. Notably, the businessman's spokesperson dismissed them as "fake news."
Several outlets also claimed that Trump's lead lawyer, Todd Blanche, passed him notes for several minutes before he appeared to wake up and take heed.
Mocking the moment, Colbert mimicked Trump's distinct mannerisms and said, "Oh my God, I was having the most terrible dream, that I had to read something. Oh no, the dream was real. But if it's real then where's the hamburger with b***s?"
Internet reacts to Stephen Colbert's digs at Donald Trump
One YouTube user wrote, "Trump has no idea what Gettysburg is," and another added, "Trump talking about Gettysburg has serious: 'kid who forgot to do the reading' energy."
A person noted, "Watching the people behind Trump squirm during his 'speech' was priceless!" Someone else expressed, "He had NO idea what actually happened at Gettysburg."
An individual shared, "Trump's Gettysburg ramble reminds me so much of the kids in history class who clearly didn't prepare for their presentations but got up and said whatever came to mind anyway."
"After falling asleep in court today, I think Trump has earned the name Don Snoreleone," quipped a 'The Late Show' viewer. Another person joked, "The “Gettysburg Word Salad”, such a powerful and beautiful and horrific and special and uphill speech!"
A viewer pointed out, "While talking about Gettysburg.The crowd behind him wasn't even paying attention. They're all busy talking to each other."
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