Stephen Colbert trolls Trump for saying he is worst-treated prez ever, even ahead of Abraham Lincoln
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Late-night comedy has once again turned its attention to the ever-controversial Donald Trump, as Stephen Colbert takes a satirical jab at the former president's recent statements about his perceived treatment in comparison to historical figures.
The comedic saga began with the host referring to the hefty judgment delivered against Trump in the E Jean Carroll defamation trial, a whopping $83.3 million. Colbert, in his signature style, quipped about the substantial amount, exclaiming, "That's a lot of money, that's some long duckets Daddio."
Mocking Donald Trump's woes
The late-night host drew attention to Carroll's plans for the settlement when she had said, "I'd like to give the money to something Donald Trump hates." Colbert then congratulated Carroll on her payday, adding a playful touch by mimicking Eric Trump proposing to give his father $83 million in exchange for a single hug.
The comedic narrative takes a turn as Colbert delves into the potential challenges ahead for Trump, highlighting a looming civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Colbert amusingly remarked, "Together, the judgments might deliver him a punishing one-two punch, or as he calls it, dancing – it's quite punishing to watch."
Donald Trump's ambitious bid to outdo Abraham Lincoln in presidential woes
However, the real comedic highlight came as Colbert delved into Trump's claim that he might surpass Abraham Lincoln as the worst-treated president in history.
Colbert, ever the satirist, mocked Trump's comparison, when the former President stated, "I haven't seen the new list, but if I'm not number one over Abraham Lincoln, I will be very disappointed."
The late-night host poked fun at Trump's history of complaining, humorously stating, "I've been treated way worse than Abraham Lincoln. I mean, I've had to sit through entire plays."
Deconstructing Donald Trump's cognitive test saga
Colbert then dissected Trump's peculiar mention of a cognitive test, humorously critiquing his recollection of the evaluation. The host cleverly compared cognitive tests to jazz, emphasizing the importance of forgetting certain details.
Trump's self-congratulatory comments about his standing in the Republican primary also didn't escape Colbert's comedic scrutiny, who playfully likened Trump's rhetoric to the sound of axes chopping down trees.
