Stephen Colbert mocks Trump's audacious immunity defense amid 91 felony charges and Jack Smith's evidence
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: During a recent episode of CBS's 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' the late-night host delved into the legal intricacies surrounding former President Donald Trump's 91 felony charges and his audacious defense of complete immunity from criminal prosecution for any alleged crimes during his presidential tenure.
Colbert mocks Trump's immunity claim, praises Jack Smith's swift action
Colbert opened with a mix of humor and critique, addressing Trump's defense's assertion of immunity, "The president can't be free to commit any crime they want in office. Did we learn nothing from the administration of President the Menendez brothers?"
He added a wry apology for any "salty talk," acknowledging the absurdity of the legal argument presented by Trump's legal team.
Colbert then turned attention to Jack Smith's proactive stance in the legal saga, noting Smith's move to petition the Supreme Court.
"Smith wants to skip the appeals process – it's like being on hold with a cable company and asking for an actual human being. Trump better hope he has immunity because Smith seems to have a truckload of evidence."
Trump's immunity claim vs Jack Smith's data deluge
The host painted a comical picture of the potential data extracted from Trump's phone, "Can you imagine being the witness going through all the data on Donald Trump's phone? Okay, another Google search at 3:36 am for 'which states okay married daughter reportedly.'"
Colbert sarcastically highlighted the significance of the data, hinting at revealing Trump's final weeks in office, including his daily movements and Twitter habits.
Adding a touch of humor, Colbert joked about Trump's drafts of tweets and referred to Trump's phone calls, particularly the one to a former Mar-a-Lago employee.
"Trump called a former Mar-a-Lago employee to ask why he was leaving. 'Hey buddy, just checking in – it's Donnie.' The former employee had a hint he was getting a call from Trump when his screen said 'prison risk.'"
Colbert's commentary encapsulated both the legal gravity and comedic absurdity surrounding Trump's legal challenges, juxtaposing the weight of the 91 felony charges against the lightheartedness of Trump's phone habits and interactions.
The late-night show host effectively navigated through the legal complexity of Trump's immunity claim while infusing the discussion with his signature brand of humor, offering a unique take on a serious matter.
Internet response to Jack Smith's legal actions against Trump's claimed immunity
Amidst the unfolding legal battle involving Jack Smith's efforts, social media users expressed a mix of skepticism and support.
One user wrote, "Jack Smith is getting it done! Thank goodness."
"Seeking immunity is basically the same as admitting guilt but without the consequences. Trump knows he’s guilty AF," replied one.
"Why claim immunity if you're innocent?" commented one.
One wrote, "Draft Tweets? you mean Trump has GBs of tweets he wrote but never posted? Oh sweet merciful Jesus."
Another added, "So Trump's lawyers are saying he's immune from crimes because he was President? Yeah, tell that to Nixon. At least Tricky Dick had the decency to resign."
