GOP-Controlled Senate Finds Trump Not Guilty, But Mitt Romney Honors His Oath And Votes To Convict

[@EtienneSnyman]

Ok but seriously this was amazing. Stephen's best monologue ever.

[@michaeljohnangel6359]

Senator Romney was pretty good too, don't you think?

[@kielwatson3863]

The one he did about his mom when she passed was very emotional

[@daeryxaqueryx]

His reference to A Man of All Seasons at the end was on point. Stellar comparison.

[@mariaangelova8275]

It was brilliant.

[@mariaangelova8275]

@@michaeljohnangel6359 he sure was fantastic!!! A man guided by morals and ethics. Thank you, #MittRomney ✊

[@maxtracker2904]

Feeling weirdly proud of Mitt Romney. This and the healthcare vote by John McCain show that, even if you disagreed with them, the GOP used to nominate candidates with some principles....

[@pihla01]

And how sad is it that the emphasis is on "USED to".

[@sebastianelytron8450]

That's like buying a box of apples and going home to find they're all rotten. You then find a good one in the pile and say "they may be crooks but at least they have SOME decency..."

[@gardenvariety9957]

I really respect Mitt Romney. It was strange that when he ran for President as a Republican that he had to run against his own innovative and successful medical insurance program in Massachusetts.

[@nikki6942]

Imagine if McCain was alive today. McCain and Romney teaming up would been interesting to see during the trials.

[@stevenhiggins6674]

Romney is a fence rider he was a 50/50 vote so nothing that wasn't expected. Not brave enough to stand up to trump

[@johnsullivan7133]

I really don't get the, "He probably learned his lesson and won't do it again" sentiment from Senators Collins and Alexander. I've certainly never seen someone in a criminal case acquitted of a felony because the jury felt he probably wouldn't do it again. What kind of legal reasoning is that? He either did it or he didn't. At least Romney had the guts to say he did it.

[@l1277]

The worst part is, even if he does do it again and gets caught again, do we think the *next* trial will be any different? The Republicans have learnt they can get away with anything and they now have months to find ways to keep Trump in power. Just waiting for him to declare himself President for Life now...

[@Bevity]

They just said that. They don't mean it. It's just some stupid excuse to try to justify themselves.

[@sharongamble9854]

@barb rarick Not true! You're spreading a falsehood. The Defense team pointed out over and over again that there was not a crime committed!! The prosecution never came up with a crime.A crime is when a law is broken. They said he did "it" but never defined or put into words the law/laws broken. The defense team won and President Trump was exonerated.

[@aaronf4275]

Rich people live by a different system of law than regular people. That is how America operates.

[@greatbrae302]

@@sharongamble9854 A crime is not required for a impeachment, merely an abuse of power and breaking the people's trust is required. Both of which evidence is clear he had done. Also, since you need it black and white, what he did is a crime, it's called black mailing.

[@DorothyPotterSnyder]

While I disagree with Mitt Romney on many things, that moment when he went silent out of the overwhelming emotion he felt speaking of his oath to God was indeed a drink of water in the desert. His nobility showed through at that moment. His manhood showed through at that moment. His love of country shone at that moment. I cannot thank Stephen enough for the quote from A Man for All Seasons. I would hold the image of holding yourself in your own hands like water when taking an oath. How wonderful, what great teaching.

[@alberthood6280]

Yup

[@hahabass]

@J D Yeah, and I'm glad I don't have a daughter beautiful enough to date... if she... wasn't... my... daughter! And yeah, you REALLY know what YOU'RE talking about... sort of, not!

[@corynardin]

I don't agree with Mitt on much, but now I can say that I truly respect him. I feel like him and Doug Jones really put their country before self.

[@corynardin]

@Tube Tube I didn't say whom I have voted for... so not sure your point.

[@tiamaat2387]

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[@HubertofLiege]

And both will not be re-elected. Utah and Alabama? At least Jones can work for the party after this, Romney’s done.

[@corynardin]

@@HubertofLiege That's what makes their votes so moving and genuine.

[@tobywashburn250]

@@HubertofLiege THAT'S TRULY SAD....TRULY SAD !!

[@dross2172]

Wow. Quoting "A Man for all Seasons" to sum up the actions of 1 lone voice in the wilderness of the GOP is pretty deep and also quite appropriate. As always, Stephen does not disappoint.

[@DJTonyOKay]

You think tRump ever read "A Man for all Seasons"?? Doudt it

[@HagenvonEitzen]

@@DJTonyOKay But he certainly knows Four Seasons Pizza

[@JoelApplegate]

This was one of the most moving and serious monologues Stephen has ever done. I was surprised at how deeply he went into the truth about 2/3 through the monologue without resort to a punchline every ten seconds.

[@tomacalin86]

When a Man takes an Oath, he's holding his own self in his own hands like water. And if he opens his fingers then, he needn't hope to find himself again. Very nicely put.

[@lindasandoval8944]

Exactly if you let it fall through your fingers it deserves to

[@larrymcmonagle738]

Sir Thomas More...

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

Godfrey Jemand watch the clip if you don’t understand that the first part is a quote

[@tomacalin86]

@@wordwarrior2350 Thank you for pointing it out. And what is not to get? It is impossible for you to get the same amount of water back in your cupped hands when you open your fingers even slightly. And this is supposed to be metaphorical. The moment you break an oath, which Stephen explained the meaning of, is the moment you cease to be the same person you were when you spoke the oath. It is a betrayal of self. I just liked the quote and I liked the metaphor.

[@mikeike3094]

Gotta give Romney credit. He is not someone I agree with on a lot of things, but he is an honorable man.

[@lukaszwojcik8174]

he actually opposed Trump during the campaign as well, and when asked about Obama's presidency he spoke objectively and fairly. i probably disagree with him on literally everything but i always respected him as a man. Trump will switch his ideology whenever it fits him the best, after all not that long ago he openly said Hillary Clinton would make a great president. but people like Sanders and Romney stand by their principles no matter the cost, i'm sure the greatest presidents in the history of this country who did the same would be proud of politicians of this class.

[@Barrobroadcastmaster]

Not as honorable as house representative Tulsi Gabbard. She stood up to more people and more pressure to do the right thing.

[@ritamariekelley4077]

?? Huh? Mitt Romney believes the little people should pay all the taxes; he made his fortune by chucking people out of their jobs, honest, decent hard-working people.

[@edvh88]

I have to give Mitt respect for standing up for his conscience.

[@WorldOfARandomVegan]

And Mitt is already being attacked. Don Jr and Republicans want him ousted for doing what he has a right to do?? This is not a dictatorship! At least not yet.

[@andromidius]

@Jelly Belly How does that work in your tiny little mind? Alienating all the Republicans... to get elected by... who, exactly? Liberals and Left wingers won't vote for him on his policies, and Fascists and racists won't vote for him due to him having a backbone. So who would vote him into office exactly? Your copy-paste argument is paper thin, and crumples between my fingers.

[@davidkleinedler6941]

you are so right my friend but these idiots cant think past anything but what th ey see on tv or read on the internet , romney is a true traitor a failed buisnessman that has no backbone and his failings in business has costed his previous employees there livelihood, he is a true piece of shit , sorry but hot and steamin also

[@701garage]

@@WorldOfARandomVegan because he would put being a mormon over anything and do what they tell him.

[@pennyhollifield9431]

@@701garage That was also said about JFK & his Catholicism when he ran (that he do what the Pope told him to do), which was completely bogus then, & is bogus now. As far as the destruction of the separation between church & state, we have much more to fear from Mother-fearing Mike (Pence) than we do Mormon Mitt.

[@scottyschlueter]

Growing up in a very red district, Stephen's old show taught me I didn't have to be ashamed of my progressivism. It's monologues like this that bring me back to that time; an oasis of laughter in a desert of hypocrisy. In my own small way, I try to live my faith, too...and GOOD LORD, I needed that. God Bless Stephen Colbert.

[@SeanShimamoto]

Boogie Woogie Doodle Boy I love this comment! I’ve been a conservative for years, but was born and raised in Hawai’i...arguably the most blue state in America. But in my defense, I’m the kind of conservative that believes in smaller govt interference and tax cuts for the low- and middle-class...that’s what conservatives used to believe. That’s why I’ll be voting for Bernie Sanders this year, ‘cause my Party has let me down...and Bernie’s been preaching the same things he preached when I first heard him speak in 1992, looking out for the little guy/girl.

[@N0oDleZ9]

republicans and democrats are equally bad. if you think trump is the only corrupt politician i’ve got bad news for you, he’s not even a politician. the only non corrupt president was george washington so get used to it. and plus, what trump did wasn’t even that bad. the good outweighs the bad, can’t say that for many other presidents.

[@SeanShimamoto]

wwagner07 Yes, I detest as many republicans and I do democrats...but to say that they’re ALL bad is infantile, to speak in absolutes like that is either jaded or ignorant. And if you seriously think that our President asking TWO foreign powers to interfere in our Presidential elections isn’t that bad...you need to go and read our Constitution again, ‘cause that’s one of the reasons that our forefathers implemented impeachment, and the co-equal powers, to ensure that our President didn’t become a dictator...and each co-equal power is supposed to guard their own power, not succumb to another and relinquish their power to them...which is what Mitch McConnell’s been doing for the last year.

[@N0oDleZ9]

@@SeanShimamoto every president does bad things, its the good that you have to take into account. and also all he did was say to Ukraine that joe biden was up to shady stuff. was he? yes. other then that all this quid pro quo is blown out of proportion. trump is arguably one of the best presidents when you take into account how much he was able to do in just one term. this impeachment was the democrats last shot to win in the next election, its the impeachment thats corrupt, not trump. but, trump is also corrupt. see how that works? politics is a corrupt business but as long as americans are benefiting (which they are rn) then im ok with it. america is doing pretty fantastic other then the divide between dems and rebubs, but then again what else is new.

[@SeanShimamoto]

wwagner07 OMG, you need to read our Constitution again...or maybe for the first time. There is soooo much wrong with your comment that it would take me 20 minutes to post them all out. I’ve been a proud Republican since the Reagan Administration, but I have been totally and utterly disgusted by my party these last 3 years. Just as ONE example of his corrupt and disgusting nature is his proposed budget...he’a slashing social security, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, and increasing the pentagon’s budget. I don’t know about you but I have old relatives who rely on those services after pouring tons of money into them over the course of 4-5 decades...and now when they’re supposed to be reaping the benefits of those programs, they’re not! Then there’s the 1.3 TRILLION DOLLAR tax cuts he gave to HIMSELF and his ULTRA RICH FRIENDS...their taxes went from 35% to 21%!!! That’s less than what we pay! Conservatism is supposed to be about tax cuts for the middle-class. And before you go on about that bull$hit trickle down crap...even the GOP admitted that it doesn’t work! So you can go on believing that he’s a great president, but unless you’re White (which you obviously are), a male, and straight...Trump is NOT gonna be working on your best interest. Trump is a sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, islamaphobic, LIAR who’s cheated on ALL 3 OF HIS WIVES (the most recent WHEN SHE WAS PREGNANT!) and I find him to be the most repulsive, and CORRUPT, man who’s ever worked in the Oval Office.

[@anthonyleone7662]

Listening to Colbert tonight has made me realize that he has been the only thing that has kept me sane during Trump's reign. Thank you SC, you are the greatest at what you do,

[@ijustwanttosleepnow]

Anthony Leone woah I just realized SC from SC

[@davidlafleche1142]

What do you mean, "reign"? Trump has never caused you any harm. He is doing an excellent job, in spite of the criminal activity and anarchy of Liberals.

[@baseboy1241]

@@davidlafleche1142 lol

[@veronicastewart1112]

Me too.

[@DustyJones1997BGCL]

You and me both Anthony I've been watching Stephen Colbert since 2018 to years and I love his show makes everything better after tonight we all got to come together and we got a fight for democracy in the November we got to go to The ballot box like never before.

[@boblowney]

Romney's vote is the perfect example of what values and ethics mean. These two concepts are real only when there is risk to the person who is adhering to them. Without that risk they are nothing more than empty phrases. Most times these two concepts are considered noble but they are really quite scary because to actually adhere to them, you may have to risk quite a bit.

[@GildaLee27]

"Hearing Mitt Romney take his oath to God seriously was like finding water in the desert." OK, who wrote that? Who wrote it! That was good. The rest of it, too. That was some good writing there. Respect.

[@bubbles3161]

Well at least the godless left has Mitt Romney, acquittal makes impeachment petty useless null and void. Poor Nancy having a temper tantrum @ the SOTU speech. Priceless !

[@OneTraveller]

Bubbles is a troll. Best to ignore them. Engaging would only encourage them, and waste time you could better spend watching cute animal videos.

[@TheLegendofphantom]

Bubbles is a copy/paste troll, yes, please ignore him. He obviously couldn't even be bothered to actually watch the video.

[@dereklowery9946]

@@TheLegendofphantom lol agreed...

[@dereklowery9946]

@@OneTraveller lol. Agreed

[@rockrangel5150]

Stephen Colbert has the rare gift to be able to tell when he needs to make a joke and when he needs to make a point. When he speaks from his heart, he speaks with conviction and honesty. He's not afraid to stand up for what he truly believes and he does it to make the public truly aware of what is going on. What an outstanding and exceptional man. Bravo.

[@Treebard]

So true. Thankful for Stephen tonight!

[@erykfreethinker7147]

Agreed, and yours is one of the best comments I shall read on this sad subject. Thank you.

[@borisgve]

well said Brittany !! I couldn't agree more

[@TheNakea]

He's a stoog

[@melaniew52]

Yep. His truth is his truth and no one else's.

[@LevnirYT]

Say what you will about Mitt Romney, but that took some serious balls. Respect. Also god bless Stephen Colbert.

[@heavierthanlight7173]

So these days and age you need big balls to apply justice... sad.

[@toneyingram732]

It didn't take balls for a man who live by God and the truth.

[@stevo7404]

@@NeilNewsNetwork yeah sure

[@matt94alexander32]

Nah, he’s just bitter & jealous of Trump, he was never going to back Trump.

[@smiller2044]

Moony Romney seemed to fawn over Trump when he was first elected, then fell silent until recently. Too bad he didn't speak up earlier or protest or make public statements like George Conway. In the end he was able to let his religion guide him and clear his conscience. Still with the Republican Party though. Vote ALL Republicans out!!!

[@SheekChick6901]

Never been a fan of Mitt Romney. I'm also a staunch atheist. His speech was incredibly touching and sincere. I could feel those words and he meant every one of them. That's what morals and integrity can do when they're upheld. I am amazed and have gain alot of respect for Mitt today. Thank you sir. I'm sorry your fellow Republicans, and the president himself, will drag you through the mud for this. You dont deserve it.

[@ruby07241]

I think he was full of it. He wants to look like the good guy.

[@Barrobroadcastmaster]

I feel more sorry for Tulsi Gabbard, who was already dragged through the mud. I'm a registered Dem lifelong and I don't support my party any more. The Republicans have more integrity than they do.

[@randomfullywonderful]

You're a staunch sufferer of TDS.

[@SheekChick6901]

@@randomfullywonderful im a liberal. And I hate trump

[@Gil7111TX]

I kinda wish, Mitt Romney won in 2012...🖕 Obama, I agree with Stephen Colbert, in the end there...😁

[@bblack6868]

It’s moments like this where the lost of Senator McCain is truly felt. Men of Honor is a dying breed in this class of senators. It’s up to We , the People, to truly clean this swamp.

[@FreedInPieces]

Yes it is. Dems need to PHYSICALLY DEMAND justice now. Passive aggressive paper ripping and voting are NOT going to work on this guy. You know what he'll do during the vote. REMOVE HIM NOW, not just legally.

[@dawng.6497]

BBlack6868 LiveTrading McCain will be turning in his grave over the actions of his party...but proud of Romney’s actions

[@ocal6477]

The people are too docile and lazy to protest, continuing to lay on the couch, staring at the tv.

[@71viking]

Absolutely. Well said.

[@JSkyGemini]

@@matthewmcdermit8744 The democrats must have control over both house and senate. Even if drumpf somehow got his fat ass back in there, he won't be doing shit under democratic overview and I doubt they'd vote for no witnesses if he tries to pull his usual shit and is impeached again. Vote every single dirty ass rethuglikkkan out into oblivion because they have been clear, they don't work for you.

[@richardchung7198]

When Mitt took that long pause, he must be thinking that he just kiss his remaining political career good bye. But history will remember him as the lone boy that stood up to the school bully.

[@AnexoRialto]

Or you're looking at the next leader of the new Republican party. He and we will find out in November.

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

The school bully, who for the moment is the son of the school's biggest sponsor and thus the star quarterback (but not because of his athletic skills).

[@larrysmith2638]

Seriously, I think it's more likely that he choked up thinking about how this party that he and his father had belonged to has lost its way, and maybe he was grateful for his faith that made it possible for him to make such a decision. I doubt he was giving much thought to his career in the sense you suggested.

[@nothere7198]

I like to think he was saying a silent prayer for the souls of all the other Republican Senators and the GOP. RIP.

[@dawnshort8987]

I imagine Romney's conscience has been weighing on him for some time now. I think it was a relief for him to finally unload that burden.

[@marthagill1601]

I'm glad that Romney's great speech is recorded for posterity. It will be taught and studied. Loved Colbert referencing A Man for All Seasons.

[@JosephGibson]

Lol... down the line, people will indeed look back at these times and not fitting your narrative.

[@joethomas6277]

Godfrey Jemand Romney didn’t run for the nomination the same year Trump did. Nice try distorting the facts though. Trump would be proud.

[@groovy_bear]

Wow, Romney's speech was intense. And so was Colbert's. It heals the soul to hear good men speak the truth in this time of turmoil. Now please everyone, vote for a decent candidate next election. We need it !

[@53cr3t4ccnt]

Good voting is not the best. You realize Trump lost the popular vote? He won because Russia owns the GOP.

[@elisabethantulov3836]

America Please do yourself a favor: 1) read books on politics (preferably from the liberal side) 2) educate yourself on both sides on the political areana 3) Get up and vote democrat!

[@ivonedefigueiredo9301]

Groovy Bear Bernie2020 is good, now that Yang is not a candidate.

[@stvno1]

I love Stephen Colberts comedy, but wow is he moving when he gets serious. That was remarkable, extremely well done.

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

I agree. I think he summed up the solemnity of the oath and how deeply disgraceful it is to just put your fingers in your ears and refuse to do what you promised, what you *swore* you would. I guess they were assuming and hoping it would be another Democrat who was being impeached.

[@tariqkhonji6556]

Yes except for the Jesus part

[@TheLegendofphantom]

Between his his words and Romney's speech, I was almost brought to tears. I love this country, and I hate watching it be defiled by the soulless cowards in the GOP. The Corporate Establishment Democrats aren't much better than the Republicans either. It's time for a return to decency, for a return to the principles that this country was founded on * "We The People" * It's time for a true Political Revolution, the likes of which hasn't been attempted for since FDR. #NotMeUs

[@drpepperman2765]

@An Sar comparing the GOP and Dems is like comparing Fant4stic with Thor 2. Both are bad and not worth our time, but one is at least actually watchable while the other is just embarrassing to look at

[@busolaak]

Spot on!

[@CaptainJohnKeel]

Now that it's all over can we give props to to the guy in charge of the graphics? The Don and the Giant Impeach graphics have been a real delight through all of this.

[@Becca14221]

Mitt Romney wanted to be caught on the right side of history, respect.

[@alexjimenez9214]

Mitt Romney denounced Trump when he thought he wouldn't win against Hillary. Then when he became the president, flipped completely to the point he was happy to receive Trump's endorsement even after saying he would never accept his endorsement and now this. Another calculated move to pump himself up. It is not respectful when a person clearly flips over to what he thinks will favor him more in the nearby future.

[@thechad3239]

Exactly!

[@donnmckee4973]

How can people be dooped so easily every time. He did this to manipulate his base and keep his seat, knowing that his one vote wouldn't change the outcome. If had spoken up at the beginning like that when all the same evidence was there then I could give respect. But he did this purely to save face.

[@thechad3239]

@@donnmckee4973perhaps..I found it to be sincere.

[@lovelovera6540]

Becca E 🙏🏻

[@gomezaddams4347]

That was surprisingly deep and heartfelt from Stephen. And while I’ve never been a Romney fan, I must admire that he stood tall while others slithered off into the shadows.

[@oldschooloc2110]

Gomez Addams: I love your use of the word "slithered." It's so fitting for use in refering to many of our politicians and especially djt! Yes, there's a lot of slithering going on!

[@Gizzamano]

A republican speaking the truth "is like finding water in the desert". So rare and much appreciated. Praise to Mitt Romney.

[@adiaarau4463]

And praise to Bolton, McCain, Cheney, Bush and all the warmongers !! Once that anyone betrayed Trump for personal reasons he became automatically the most moral men a fighter for justice and peace. Everyone knew that Romney wait a good moment to pay back to Trump. What a shame! You don't have any moral standard.

[@nothere7198]

@ripperman ichc : You understood that ? I'm still trying to make sense of it. Obviously something lost in the translation from the little Russian bot.

[@edgarhelbling6525]

@@adiaarau4463 Would you try to repeat that after a little nap. please?

[@adiaarau4463]

@@edgarhelbling6525 yes now your hero is John Bolton! And yes those who oppose Trump are warmongers!! Did you forget how you cried hysterically when he announced the retreat from Syria?

[@hogartstrain5641]

Dav A hold this L loser

[@kevinslater4126]

I'm from Utah and I'm very proud of my senator today.

[@elcruzer5514]

Im from Democratic Massachusetts and Im proud of our ex Governor.

[@Colormeimpressed3000]

You should be proud. Romney has morals and at the risk of being vulgar, has some brass b*lls to go against the president. Respect ✊🏼

[@nickpadgen2490]

@ What..

[@hlcepeda]

@😂 😂😂

[@michaeljohnangel6359]

@@nickpadgen2490 I assume that NPClone refers to Utah as being a teatotal (Mormon) State.

[@waterandafter]

Collins lies all the time. She seems like she's wavering then falls in line with her party 100% of the time. Quit giving her air time.

[@pennyhollifield9431]

Too right!!! She & Murkowski are the biggest hypocrites in the entire Congress.

[@pennyhollifield9431]

And they must quit calling her (& Murkowski) a moderate. She/they tow the hard-right party line every time they get the chance to be moderate. Quit giving either of them air time. They are fakes.

[@hannahmurray3782]

waterandafter -totally agree!

[@pennyhollifield9431]

@ True that. Moscow Mitch Leningrad Lindsay, Creepy Cruz, Dirty Devin Nunes, Jerky Jim Jordan & all their minions are the most horrid hypcrites, but Collins (especially) & Murkowski routinely & predictably put on a chest-beating, pearl-clutching show EVERY time they must do their jobs, & vote their consciences, but no matter what, they vote the party line every time, after very public displays of hand-wringing. It's sickening. I guess that is why I said what I did. I expect Moscow Mitch, Leningrad, & minions to be the hypocritical scumbags they are, but initially thought (many years ago) that these two women were different, so feeling more vitriolic against them lately.

[@daverain1967]

i'm from Maine, it's infuriating

[@chucKieROx]

I live in Romney’s district and sent him an email asking his opinion on the trial back in December. He basically told me what he said in his speech. And he followed through with what he promised to me. I couldn’t be prouder to vote for a Republican senator next time around (as much as I hate to say it). At least someone in the bleeding maw of that party can stand up for our constitution and country! God bless ya, Mitt!

[@dancepiglover]

Telling the truth can sometimes be the most courageous thing one can do.

[@lamarravery4094]

Romney has proven that he has integrity. The rest of the Republicans in the Senate have proven how crooked they are. They blindly follow their fuhrer.

[@levshneider]

@@lamarravery4094 Romney has proven that nothing will change his hate of Trump. I watched all the impeachment hearings. Trump didn't commit any crimes. At least, according to the evidence, not hearsay or opinions.

[@levshneider]

@@lamarravery4094 Romney has proven that his hate of Trump overrides the evidence of no wrongdoing on Trump's side. I watched the entire trial. Trump is not guilty.

[@bubblegumbxtchh]

Lev Shneider who cares if you’ve watched the entire trial? You keep copying and pasting the same thing everywhere. You’re speaking about one specific person, Romney doesn’t control the entire senate. And Trump is definitely, unequivocally guilty.

[@Nytephyre]

Yeah. The truth is the left has completely lost the plot.

[@nathanielledoux3450]

When a man takes an oath, he's holding his own self in his own hands. Like water. And if he opens his fingers then he needn't hope to find himself again.

[@robertpage4991]

Love it. Nathaniel’s message, that is.

[@johno7617]

Nathaniel Ledoux VOTE Blue to restore sanity!!

[@nmnm8124]

Hahaha

[@ville307]

Back in 2012 republicans were riled up against Obama, even calling him anti-Christ. In one rally one of his supporters said that she was scared of Obama winning or thought he would ruin the country.... something like that. Mitt Romney defended Obama telling the crowd that he knew Obama and that Obama was a good man. That the election is about differences of opinions and the direction of the nation but not about if the country chooses good or evil and weather it would survive.

[@billpool1217]

@@ville307 that wasn't Mitt Romney, it was John McCain!

[@harrymeepharry]

Don't forget to vote! 🇺🇸

[@auralfury]

harrymeepharry unfortunately it's already bought and sold to trump.....lie,cheat and steal...the gop way

[@SirAroace]

@@auralfury GO VOTE! The can't fudge the results in they are overwhelming.

[@FixNewsPlease]

ANY DEM CANDIDATE. At this point it's not about who America even ends up with, it's about who America gets rid of. That's how sickening this all is.

[@jomar564]

@@auralfury lol sure, go and vote, have a historical turn out, that type of behavior and mid set, got us here

[@LS-ng1sf]

@@auralfury sorry, but you're wrong 🖕

[@oldschooloc2110]

It takes great courage to stand tall when those around you are bowing and scraping. Bravo, Senator Mitt Romney. You're a grown man amidst a bunch of overgrown boys!

[@tigerfever2418]

Never would have thought, that Mitt Romney would be the shining example of a good senator

[@MikhailKalashnikovMiG]

F. O. it takes a lot of fucking balls to do the right thing knowing full well that his allies would abandon him. show some respect

[@matthewsawyer4864]

Well, the ACA was originally Romney's plan.

[@DS-rt1ed]

@@matthewsawyer4864 Very true...when he was governor of Massachusetts. I had forgotten about that!

[@StonedBodhiSattva]

@@MikhailKalashnikovMiG He's done plenty of other bad things just like any other typical republican, quit telling other people what to do

[@scottbaxendale323]

The irony is, had Romney won in 2012 we wouldn’t have the debacle of trump now.

[@ncwordman]

Wow, there's one real, actual Republican left. Take heart, Senator, you reap what you sow. And, in the midst of a terrible moment for this country, you stood up, and did the right thing.

[@bubbles3161]

Well at least the godless left has Mitt Romney, acquittal makes impeachment petty useless null and void. Poor Nancy having a temper tantrum @ the SOTU speech. Priceless !

[@generic3725]

Good call, Senator Romney! Now let’s VOTE the remaining cowards out of office asap!!!

[@CteCrassus]

@@bubbles3161 Tell that to Bill Clinton. Even when acquitted, being impeached does tend to follow you around.

[@GPGOLDENTEE]

@@bubbles3161 You're just jealous Mitt found his soul and testicles in the same box.

[@sontelena8818]

That was a deep speech.

[@miker5502]

Mitt Romney will be able to live with himself, and history will show he, and only he, in the entire GOP senate made the right choice. I salute him for his courage to stand by his oath and the Constitution. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@HubertofLiege]

MikeR when he ran against Obama liberals vilified him about his folder of women’s names, hauling his dog on the car roof, etc. Same as Bolton. Democrats hated him, until they loved him.

[@beckybowen196]

Well said. And the truth.

[@holyspirit7852]

Are you serious? He did it because he is jealous of trump

[@jandrews6254]

MikeR so I take from this that Romney will be campaigning to be the next republican president?

[@holyspirit7852]

🛑 he is a sore loser

[@sketchypheebs]

Never in my life did I think for a minute that I would feel this respect for Mitt Romney. He's no saint and has done some pretty crappy things but this show of bravery was a wonderful shock. Here's to his honesty, a breath of fresh air 💜

[@Sjalabais]

I have been watching Colbert every day on the tube, for years. This episode though I will never forget. Romney deserves all the respect he gets here, in fact, his heartfelt speech made me cry. And we disagree on everything; I'm not even religious myself. But I truly, deeply respect his stance, his will to burn a few bridges, because he is true not just to his oath to his god, but also to the office and the constitution. These are not small things. Here's a man on the right side of history. Bravo!

[@clarkkent6500]

Is that the same guy that ran against Obama that the left called a racist, sexist, tax evader, and unfit to hold any office? That Romney guy? Just masking sure. Wouldn’t want you to sound like a hypocrite or anything.

[@mdnnamartin]

Thanks for showing we can be different and still respect each other especially when integrity is present.

[@richardgalvin1725]

@@clarkkent6500 I never heard that. Romney was a solid Governor and ran the Olympics well. I hardly heard a voice that disagreed. Of all the Republicans that ran since Dole he's the only one that didn't worry me if he won - because he is a decent man. And the poster can't disagree with Romney on everything. It sounds like they both really believe in upholding the US Constitution for starters.

[@matt9060]

@@clarkkent6500 good actions don't cancel out bad actions, and bad actions do not cancel out good actions. They both exist, and one can give credit where it is due while denouncing poor actions of the same person . It's not hypocrisy. It's being critical. And in this case, Mitt deserves the respect he's getting. This doesn't make up for the dumb crap he's stood/still stands for, but in that moment, he did what no other republican could. And regardless of our political differences, I respect that.

[@clarkkent6500]

Richard Galvin was even referred to as the next Hitler at one point. Sound familiar?

[@TheHergeea]

Cheers to Mitt. More courage than any politician in this moment.

[@tasnimtrisha2]

Unless it's forged by Mitch McConnell 😑😒🙄

[@rich2fnrock]

"Corporations are people my friend." - Mitt Romney

[@Justbase]

you're forgetting the Democrats......

[@VMonkies]

Hahahahahahaha Mitt Romney didn't do this because he's courageous, he did this precisely because he knew it wouldn't mean anything. He knows his constituents in Utah aren't huge fans of Trump, so he does this to throw them a bone and knows full well it won't lead to anything. If his vote was the deciding factor in this fiasco, it's far more likely that he would've abstained over anything else. All this shows is that there's a lot of gullible people out there willing to claim Mitt a member of the "resistance" when he's anything but. This means nothing and it's a useful political tool for him to whip out at any moment in the future if and when he goes back to rubber stamping anything Trump wants after this.

[@Hermes_Agoraeus]

@@Justbase I know what you mean--but Sen. Romney is the first senator in U.S. history to vote to impeach a president in his own party. That took guts.

[@haveagoodday5737]

I'm proud that Mitt is from where I live. He is what Integrity looks like. Republicans could learn from him

[@danozomatli8687]

Absolutely agree dear

[@steviemcleish84]

You should be proud, he did his job and he stayed loyal to his oath to do so.

[@danozomatli8687]

@@steviemcleish84 thanks for stating the obvious dushbag. Lol

[@danozomatli8687]

@Starr Davis all out respect, as a human being, no party, etc..

[@haveagoodday5737]

@@lordone636 He didn't say not guilty he is the only Republican that voted him guilty

[@knitternetty]

The most real moment of television I’ve seen in a long time.

[@jwestfalldavis3574]

Yes. Mitt Romney is water in the desert. He did what was right when it mattered. We will not forget.

[@HubertofLiege]

J Westfall Davis right! Remember what you said when he ran against Obama?

[@guillermoalejandrocaballer8103]

Trump is totally innocent.

[@EchelonInteract]

@@guillermoalejandrocaballer8103 He is not.

[@mikeh7023]

Yeah he hopes you won't forget, because he can't stop dreaming of being president. He's a calculating scumbag like all Republicans. He has no worries about Trump's rabid supporters - he's the most popular Mormon in a Mormon state. So he was able to do his job an accept the facts. He deserves no accolades for doing his job. Even then he had to cover himself by only voting for one of the articles. He's just a sweet God loving vulture capitalist of a man.

[@kea5763]

@@mikeh7023 Ditto!

[@Hermes_Agoraeus]

Sen. Romney's speech is for the history books. There is a kind of kinetic power in truth that no one can deny, though many willfully turn away.

[@davidlafleche1142]

Romney is an idiot.

[@64slugirl]

Romney pandered to his voters. IF he had integrity and goodness...he would NOT have voted "NOT GUILTY" on Article 2. Trump is laughing all the way to the whorehouse...... I mean White House.....ROMNEY WAS CAREFUL TO PANDER TO TRUMP'S RADICAL EVANGELICAL RIGHT. Watch Romney run for president. Another phony.

[@clockworkkirlia7475]

As Terry Pratchett said in the book of the same name, "The Truth" has got its boots on...

[@ryanbohman4186]

I live in Utah and hurts to hear those who disparage his name. He is standing for something that he believes in. Proud to have him as my senator.

[@Sid0751]

I'm from Utah as well. I'm extremely proud. Thank you Mitt.

[@lightbulb3699]

Ryan Bohman Please let him know. We in SC can only dream of such bravery.

[@jjberg83]

WA here. Wasn't a Mitt fan in during his campaign but I've gone 180 overnight after seeing this speech. Kudos.

[@NoName-zc5je]

I live in Utah. People in Utah have donated thousands of dollars to buy ads in newspapers throughout Utah to publicly thank Mitt for taking a stand. A lot of the people who have contributed are liberals.

[@bambubi1]

Just don't let him stand behind your back with a knife.

[@ThierryVerhoeven]

“To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” - Theodore Roosevelt

[@debbieday52]

Servile is an excellent word.

[@tylerelliott7018]

It's called nationalism. Nationalism is when you side with your government regardless of its actions. A Patriot will try to correct his/her country when it is wrong.

[@duncanbryson1167]

@Mr Anderson. There is a difference between respecting an office and the holder of that office. Chump doesn't respect the office of president of the united States. Also the American people voted for Hillary Clinton.

[@robertmillar180]

Interesting that you say that an individual should respect the president then call that individual a chump ... smacks of hypocrisy to me!🤔

[@raymondhughley575]

@Mr Anderson Not the vast majority Americans voted for trump but only the beleaguered and misguided gullible zombies did. American didn't vote for trump ! They cheated !

[@michaeladams6847]

Salute to Mitt Romney for still having a pair!

[@CloudsGirl7]

They're in 'magic' underwear, but still.

[@PoeticProse7]

Not just pair or a backbone, but I do believe Romney proves he has a unique quality among all of his peers . . . a conscience and a human soul!

[@DanielA-lp7sw]

Michael Adams he’s got not much to lose.

[@kennethmorsee]

@@DanielA-lp7sw You do know the the Trump GOP is trying to force him out of his senate seat. His political career is basically over. He had lots to lose but he made the right decision anyway. #countryoverparty

[@connormcgregor4578]

im not so sure about that, hes pretty popular in Utah

[@lawrencesullivan3307]

"monstrous child" captures it perfectly.

[@andreapeters7179]

With way to much power

[@tristanmacmahons9803]

That speech by Mitt Romney was extraordinary, i encourage you to listen to it in full. It moved this former Republican to tears, it is a glimmer of light and hope during the darkest days.

[@MrMkayultra]

Tristan MacMahons He still voted not guilty

[@johnmininger7472]

Absolutely agree and I am also a former republican, actually voted for Romney. The republicans started leaving me long ago but it was 2015 when Trump came along that I finally said enough.

[@ValerieJNorse]

@@MrMkayultra -- He voted not guilty on obstruction of Congress, and Trump's guilt on that was every bit as clear as his guilt on the Ukraine shakedown. But Romney did vote guilty on the abuse of power count, which was literally historic; the first time a Senator has voted against a president of his own party.

[@STNeish]

There are good Republicans. LINCOLN was a Republican. I don't know who those... "people" calling themselves Republicans now are, but they're NOT Republicans.

[@TheNefastor]

Wow, look how low republicunts drove you... sad.

[@scorpiusjones5436]

I'm not even religious, but I found that speech by Romney and Colbert's follow up quite moving.

[@Lowkeylie]

Same. Religion aside, the idea of an oath being a thing of immense weight and importance, the image of holding oneself in their own hands like water… They’re things I’ve carried with me ever since I first saw this. Sometimes I come back here just to remind myself and reaffirm my own convictions.

[@kimclarke9745]

His hesitation there was because he does take his religion and his oath to god seriously. So many do not. He will be remembered well because he stood up and said no I will not go along. God bless him for doing the right thing.

[@bluebird7557]

Amen.

[@Pait728]

That they blow off their oath so easily shows the contempt the Republican Senators have for both the Constitution and God

[@bronztrooper9440]

@Tube Tube If you're referring to Drumpf, you do realize he only got elected because of the Electoral College, right? He lost the popular vote by 3 million votes

[@sylvain-paulcote5470]

"He probably learned his lesson and won't do it again"... So they still see him as a child. They scolded him and HOPE he'll do better from now on. Like a "good boy"! If he has learned anything, it's that he can get away with anything!

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

So the republicans are being the indulgent mother who can’t handle denying her darling and the democrats are the straight edge father who’s contemplating military school.

[@sylvain-paulcote5470]

@@SunflowerSpotlight Actually he did go to military school, but when time came to put what he learned into action, that is, go to war, he again got away with it by getting the infamous "bone spur" deferment. Like I said, he gets away with anything and everything!

[@w1tchmom]

tRump has learned NOTHING!

[@sylvain-paulcote5470]

@Ron Booker I guess Trump isn't the only one with honesty issues...

[@Asher_Tye]

@@SunflowerSpotlight Given Donny-boy's relationship to the Pubbies, and even his own base, this isn't an indulgent mother, this is a physically abused mother who's been beaten into submission. They know Trump was the wrong horse to back, but they can't withdraw support without looking like they made a mistake and losing any illusion of respectability they still have.

[@colescott8118]

In our lowest moment, Colbert finds his finest. Well said sir.

[@Skyprince27]

@Cole Scott A landmark monologue.

[@NeilCrouse99]

*NEVER thought I would say this, but "Thank You Mitt Romney".* *I'm a questioner when it comes to religion and my biggest pet peeve about those who profess to fear and believe in a God, But when it comes to proving that faith, and walk the right path, they IMMEDIATELY abandon any guidance that their own religion expects of them.* *But IMO, Mitt Romney, even though I disagree on NUMEROUS issues that surround him, ("Corporations are people my friend"), HAS proven his character when it came to his beliefs, and for that I respect you sir.*

[@guywhousesyewtube]

@silverbird58 You seem to heavily overestimate the value of belief systems. Studies have shown generally, better development of empathy for children raised as atheist compared to those raised as christian. The vast majority of things supposedly 'taught' by religion to be critical to moral life come about intuitively. (Those values and moral systems which serve as the bases of law). The only value religion has (other than the self fulfilling prophecies implied by itself) is the emotional benefit many don't require or even experience.

[@mariaangelova8275]

Mitt Romney is the only republican with a backbone. He did the right thing.

[@maximusdesimus4713]

No. Mitt Romney's nephew was on the board of Ukranian Burisma. Mitt was a bad boy along with Kerry, and the Bidens.

[@bundangkorea]

@@maximusdesimus4713 Believe in conspiracies much?

[@AbsoluteSkycaptain]

@@maximusdesimus4713 He did the right thing in this instance, and it's important to positively reinforce that behavior so republicans know you're more concerned with what's right than repping the blue team and tearing down the red team.

[@maximusdesimus4713]

@@bundangkorea you will see it's all coming out.

[@maximusdesimus4713]

@@AbsoluteSkycaptain He did what he thought was in his best interest. You don't really know what's going on with Romney's, , Kerry's and Bidens. But you probably never will since many of you are blind to any truth.

[@GamingTonberry]

This is like telling a child to "stop and think about what you did" knowing full well they will think about how to NOT get caught a second time.

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

After they promise that they didn’t eat all the cake, while grinning and covered in icing.

[@stanmoon8806]

Be strong Senator Mitt Romney, you have many Constitution loving Americans that swear to speak your name as a patriot when we recall this Impeachment.

[@jantruitt9241]

😂🤣😂🤣😂 Thank You Stephen!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 You were right on! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!

[@Edu_Kate]

Mitt Romney gained stature with that speech. He opened a door. Let's see if anyone else follows him thru it.

[@HubertofLiege]

Kate Hillenbrand he walked off a cliff

[@davidb6576]

@@HubertofLiege Republicans walking off a cliff would be a good start...

[@beckybowen196]

@@HubertofLiege He did his job. He spoke the truth. He took his oath seriously. He honored his Country.

[@EarthenBrown]

Becky Bowen he’s a traitor to the party. He will be dealt with by his voters.

[@jandrews6254]

He had good speech writers

[@IAmSuzyQ]

Senator Romney, thank you for choosing your country over your party, right over wrong, and bravery over cowardice. While Romney put America first, his colleagues put Trump first, once again.

[@stevnated]

Utmost respect for Mitt Romney, he's going to be a pariah within his own party now. I think the history books will treat him well.

[@2011JYC]

You'll feel differently when your convicted on hearsay, rather than truth or fact.

[@DrBananaPig]

@@2011JYC "I can't be guilty of murder! See! All of the witnesses are dead!"

[@veronicastewart1112]

I wonder whether Miss Lindsey will try to adopt him to be his new daddy?

[@azharsyarawi]

I’m not American and I have high respect for the man. Democracy lives in only one person in the Republican Party

[@hectorsmith9945]

@@2011JYC hearsay? As in did you hear how many replublicans say he did it. Or as in we couldn't hear what any witnesses had to say because the gop blocked them. Ohh wait you must mean when I heard trumps defense say cheating in an election is in the public interest?

[@megamangos7408]

"Trump is going to change." I legit burst out into laughter. Best joke of the year so far.

[@someonerandom9939]

Me too because he doesn't need to change

[@sdc363]

@@someonerandom9939 Aww.. so cute.

[@westhammer81]

@@someonerandom9939 oh, I'm pretty sure he needs changing six times a day. Know why he wears those fat boy pants? ... Depends. XXL size. Super absorbent. Perfect for the laziest POS to ever sit behind the Resolute Desk.

[@someonerandom9939]

@@sdc363 I agree its cute when people blindly believe propaganda because they don't like someone.

[@ninsemor]

me too

[@Ghost_PM11]

Remember, remember, this 3rd of November To dutifully exercise your right to vote I see no reason why this Senate's treason Should ever be forgot.

[@cathieludemann5879]

You are so hopeful, as am I. But most people have short memories. 😢 They will need constant reminders.

[@thedepressedmanatee7807]

That or wait two days and blow it up

[@Broadpaw_Fox]

Yeah, we finally get our own version of the "Remember remember" song... Not entirely sure if that's a good thing, but yeah...

[@nothere7198]

"...Should ever be forgot." In the USA ? One news cycle, two tops. Oh hey ! Look at what that kooky celeb is doing now !

[@danielchestnut2404]

@@cathieludemann5879 #RememberInNovember

[@RoninAquila]

“I’m moved to tears by the Integrity of a Republican Senator *with* a Sense Of Honor and Human Decency” was a sentence I thought I’d never say before this segment. Thank you for proving me wrong, Mitt Romney; you have my sincere respect. 🙂😢

[@hitchensghost]

A 'republican with integrity' is just a politician with his hand out, who hasn't been paid off, YET.

[@Seldomane]

Mitt Romney is like if Jeffrey Dahmer only ate enough to keep his victims alive. He's still a lying, scheming politician. VOTE OUT THE INCUMBENTS!

[@rich6598]

Yes,,,, I feel once again restore by brother Mitt..Thank u😃

[@FukcYuo-cy5yg]

that was after he told every gop member that if we impeach trump he could run in his spot. sounds like integrity right

[@victorio2009tx]

You get our respect Mitt Romney! We all proud of you for speaking the truth. Thank you!

[@suejones5920]

I never write public comments but I cried at the Mitt Romney section of the monologue. Was very sincere and sad but had a glimmer of hope.

[@funbigly]

Turn off fake news and regain your sanity, fool. Ukraine hoax is yet another Dem failure.

[@KesselRunner606]

I hope Bolton watched Romney's speech. Maybe it made him think "That could have been *my* moment of history."

[@76rjackson]

Yep, Bolton blew it. Boycott Bolton's Book. Get it from the library if you must read it but not one red cent for the chicken hawk's book! American taxpayers paid for his story when he took a salary as a public servant. He swore to protect the Constitution,too, and he's derelict in his duty.

[@WorldOfARandomVegan]

Yep!

[@jessstuart7495]

The most dangerous men to any criminal organization, are the ones who still have a bit of integrity. Trump, the RNC, and right-wing media will do everything in their power to discredit, embarrass, and "politically assassinate" Romney in 2024 for his betrayal.

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

How is this Bolton's fault? He stated that he'd testify in the Senate. Every other impeachment (all two of them) the Senate *did* call witnesses. And in the case of Nixon, the investigations *started* in the Senate. The GOP senators voted that they *wished* to remain ignorant, and they *refused* to interview anyone under oath. That's where the problem is.

[@hzuiel]

Did it ever occur to you that if Bolton can write a book about it, he could easily have testified in front of congress. A book is not sworn testimony under cross examination, he can say virtually anything in a book and get away with it. The more salacious, the more copies it sells. If he wanted the public to know what happened so bad, he could have volunteered to testify. He did not. His motives are pretty obvious, and this is from a man who has said he would gladly lie to the american public if he thought it was in their best interests, and a man the left hated right up until 5 seconds ago.

[@swervature]

Yes, yes, 1000x YES. Thank you, Mitt, for doing what is right, and thank you, Stephen, for acknowledging him.

[@MrHeavyduty007]

DUMB!!

[@howdoesthatmakesense]

It's absurd that a senator would get flack for upholding his oath of office. How cowardly the rest of the GOP truly are.

[@davegoodwin1848]

Our whole government is absurd right now...we're living in an absurd time.

[@StephBer1]

I was looking at the comments on Twitter about Romney's speech and I didn't realise that I'd brought up someone connected to Fox news. The absolute hatred and vitriol spewing forth from these Christians right wingers was unbelievable. "Back-stabbing" Trump. "Should be stripped of his Senate seat". Corrupted by the left. No place in the Republican party for him. Disrespected President Trump and the American People. It really was scary. Absolutely no dissent was allowed. If they were face to face I'm sure they'd be goose-stepping.

[@couragekarnga8735]

Mitt Romney has actually earned my respect!

[@howdoesthatmakesense]

@@StephBer1 They're in a cult.

[@sabinfigaro7334]

I'm just glad there are a few real people in office, thank God.

[@DarkComatose15]

“Why can’t he be president? Thanks Obama” That was one of the best most thought out jokes I have heard him say

[@LoveHarmon]

Yes because i believe even Michelle Obama could help us & fix this but won't

[@UnwarrantedCuriosity]

When romney paused I felt the weight of the sincerity of his actions. Politically he will gain nothing from this vote but he will keep his soul and his dignity. Please all Utahn's vote romney in every election.

[@ruthv2352]

Massachusetts still loves Mitt Romney too...

[@jjberg83]

That was gut-wrenching. Romney will be remembered fondly for that speech. I cannot believe we're at this point.

[@thatdudeca]

UnwarrantedCuriosity TRUMP2020

[@thatdudeca]

Ruth I AM WHAT I AM ! TRUMP2020

[@thatdudeca]

Vadika Munster exactly. Looking for one last spotlight of attention lol

[@luisalbertomendezm8182]

Good for sen.mitt Romney “ he was acting like a real man” before god and all free nations

[@Moriadin]

@@Pit.Gutzmann erm....he did vote to admit witnesses in the senate...

[@lindaleelaw5277]

Luis Alberto mendez Montoya he wants to be President ......

[@lindaleelaw5277]

Pit Gutzmann yep. He wants to be president. He moves to get elected .

[@unknowncitizen8192]

@@Moriadin I agree with you, 100%!

[@srkh8966]

Lindalee Law Yep, he wants to challenge Pence 2024

[@natalialeal1536]

I admire Mitt for his courage and feel bad for how some republicans are treating him now

[@murderoustendencies]

I hope he tries to be a nominee again. Idk if that's doable, but I'm sure he WOULD get some voices. Remember the good old days when we complained about him ? HAHAHA Good times

[@GinodiFonzo]

I agree. Almost makes you want to forget the images of him on TV not so long ago proudly proclaiming that "corporations are people" . . .

[@titheproven954]

@@murderoustendencies I do not agree with a lot of his policies but he has proven to be stronger then I thought as a person. When he ran I found him plastic and fake, willing to play like puppet to win. However I think he seems far more genuine now. Not because he agrees with me, but because NOW when he speaks, I can tell it is HIM speaking.

[@Sixfigas]

He claims to agree with 88% of Trump's agenda. Why do you feel bad from him? He knew what he signed up for as Trump would say.

[@natalialeal1536]

@@AverageFourty maybe so, but it still took a lot of balls. Republicans have been calling him a traitor etc.

[@caseyyarnold2959]

Thanks Colbert for that great speech at the end.! How true, how true! :)

[@itsjuliannajo]

Proud to be from Utah today. Now, Mitt isn’t a “hero” simply for doing the right thing, lots of Democratic and Independent senators did. But as J.K. Rowling said, “While it takes a great deal of courage to stand up to our enemies, it takes even greater courage to stand up to our friends.” Way to go, #MittRomney. If you’re on Twitter, may I suggest you shoot @senatorromney a tweet of thanks? He is getting so much hate right now, just like he knew he would.

[@Treebard]

I sent him an email on his Senate site.

[@joshuawatson1902]

Oh my gosh, I love this. That is one of my favorite HP quotes, and it applies so well to this situation.

[@davidcoleman757]

Well said. I'm politically left of center, but Mitt did Utah proud. Great quote, and very true.

[@audreykennedy8891]

Senator Romney has a backbone of steel. Going against the stream takes real guts.

[@allhumansarejusthuman.5776]

I wrote Mitt a long letter thanking him; just for voting for witnesses.

[@Mikekramercomedy]

Romney did his job---unfortunately that is considered a "heroic act" nowadays....but good for him!

[@lordhawkeye]

He did it for votes. You have to be an idiot to assume ANY politician gives two shits about us beyond keeping their job.

[@heavierthanlight7173]

@@lordhawkeye yes, there are. They're rare and probably operate silently in a corner, but there are people that honor everything the previous generations all the way back died for so these generations could... well mess it all up again in a few years, but their intentions were right.

[@messyjetski2549]

@@lordhawkeye votes from who, exactly?

[@storksforever2000]

@@lordhawkeye Nah man. This is political suicide for him, at least from the perspective of the Republican base. Fear of Hell can be quite the motivator.

[@Zenologia4673]

aF Kayzar no. If anything he lost votes and support doing that. The republican support he lost far outweighed any democrat support he may have gotten. It’s a needle in a haystack situation, but every once in a while you do find a decent human being out there

[@noor.alyateem]

Mitt Romney gained so much of my respect and I'm sure the respect of many others.

[@nonyabizness.original]

romney is a venture capitalist, a horrible human being, and even he can't stomach trump.

[@utility63]

Yup. He finally did the right thing once he was sure it wouldn't matter.

[@zhadoomzx]

Yeah, i can understand your sentiment... but being simply honest should not be something to praise a senator for. You know... it should be normal, not something special.

[@VelocityZap]

@quietman356 123455 Press X to doubt, 2008 is not like 2016. Gtfo lol (It was quite the tame shit ever in terms of elections)

[@antrickdacres857]

That's what real Americans do, stand up for the Constitution and not some ideology that makes you feel good.

[@rosamoreno9132]

“You should worship God not golden cows”....I’m dead! 😂 and I don’t feel bad at all because Donald trump has insulted women worst.

[@edwardmiessner6502]

Mitt Romney has just secured for himself a place in history as a hero of the old Republic. Much Respect.

[@benhurn]

Well said, sir.

[@piotrswat169]

Edward Miessner LOL like it matters

[@JosephGibson]

LOL - multi colour coat comes to mind.

[@Fenris30]

If he was the hero you say he is he would have voted yes on both counts. If he were the Hero you say he is he would have gotten other Republicans to back his play. IF he was the hero you say he is he would have pushed for more witnesses. ... Evil is evil. Greater...lesser, it's all the same.

[@iamtherealzombie]

@@Fenris30 Mitt Romney is not responsible for the conduct of his peers. I applaud his courage to stand up and be counted.

[@michaelsessums]

Thanks to Mitt for doing his job and fulfilling his oath - the only Republican who did. That took honor and courage.

[@nonyabizness.original]

uh, sure. and thanks to hundreds of millions of americans who do their jobs every day- that takes honor and courage. tweedle dee.

[@kiyoteblue]

Romney was the only republican to find his balls. *Thanks* Mitt! the rest of them will go down in history as blind followers to the inept orange thing.

[@alexanderrussell7597]

That’s integrity!

[@andromidius]

@@nonyabizness.original Your flippantly is pretty dim - how many jobs are there where your co-workers will hate you for actually doing your job rather then slacking off?

[@patzuellig1331]

Someone with balls would leave that sick party!

[@chere100]

Mitt Romney is more principled than I expected. Mad respect.

[@thepsychomagus]

Or thought Trump would be impeached and was hedging his bets and bet wrong.

[@funbigly]

Oh yes of course, a republican is all principled and sh!t... when he does your bidding. Stfu loser.

[@funbigly]

Trump in 2020. Put your money on it.

[@chere100]

@@funbigly Oh? How do you know I'm not republican? I almost voted for Mitt when he ran for president in 2012. Very presumptuous of you. However, true. I have always been nonpartisan.

[@chere100]

@@funbigly Obviously a republican can be principled. The republican party was once quite principled. Now both parties have festered with corruption and betrayed the american people. 😤

[@kihlos2768]

Watching back at this. Thank you Mitt Romney and Doug Jones, you stuck to your word.

[@rhettcujo9006]

The perfect monologue Thanks Mitt Romney! Thanks Stephen Colbert!

[@Aymen237236]

Exactly what I thought! I've been trying to remember....if I ever heard a better one. Maybe Jimmy Kimmel about his newborn son....but certainly top 3 ever and I've been watching most late night shows for about 20 years almost religiously!

[@annbell6453]

Well, I've stayed up later than usual to hear what you had to say, Stephen, and I'm happy to say you didn't disappoint me. And a thank you to Mitt Romney, which is something I never thought I would say.

[@skler69]

Republicans: "The chosen one has learned his lesson and will behave." The chosen one: "I've learned nothing, it was a perfect call."

[@GECKman88]

*proceeds to murder a room full of kids for his sith master*

just heard that last part with Stephen's impersonation

[@leom2991]

There is a lot of pain coming in November Democrats!

[@SanGeet0510]

Both abusive liars. Rick Perry must be regretting resigning over this thinking exposing the criminal plot would get him in trouble

[@couragekarnga8735]

Lindsay Graham: "I can get my tongue in further than you, Mitch!"

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

Thank you, Stephen, for all the right words, and for a laugh.

[@eitanlubowitz520]

I love that everyone says that, "Oh, since he knows it's wrong he won't do it again". What!? All that means is that he'll do it again because now he knows that he can get away with it

[@eroraf8637]

A lot of us have enough faith in humanity to give people the benefit of doubt and a second chance. Sadly, some of us extend that beyond the bounds of logic, sometimes to our detriment. That's a significant part of why, for example, a pedophilic priest is repeatedly given a slap on the wrist rather than formal prosecution: forgiveness and mercy, taken to an illogical extreme.

[@judgedreddloc4004]

I try to figure out How much over I can get away with two, LOL?

[@cathieludemann5879]

Susan Collins has been sleep walking her way through Congress. Vote her out!!

[@telectronix1368]

"everyone" definitely does not say that, Lubo.

[@davidlafleche1142]

Trump never committed any impeachable offense. "Thou shalt not bear false witness" (9th Commandment). You are a liar, and you shall answer to the Lord Jesus Christ on Judgment Day (Revelation 21:8, KJV). Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Establish the Kingdom in Jerusalem, and keep the world safe from Democracy!

[@jkokubu1984]

Need to have Romney on your show. Haven't seen this kind of integrity for some time.

[@hogartstrain5641]

Kokubu Family L loser

[@hogartstrain5641]

Kokubu Family Romney cringes every time liberals support him

[@JTcomments]

Hey, He either has integrity or he doesnt!

[@laurennya494]

I'd like to see that, too. Not sure if he'd come to Stephen's show, but I bet it'd be super interesting.

[@jesp136]

Thank you Mitt Rodney you have golden Balls and history will remember you as Great American who is looking after the American people and not like others that need to cover up a failure of a President for their own gain. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@alexandermccarthy]

Superbly spoken, Monsieur Colbert.

[@josemonroig7582]

Holy shit now that's how you do a monologue. Poignant, informative, and hilarious. Best late night host on television.

[@shivamshuklaaa]

Conan

[@Meechda76]

That brought tears to my eyes. Mitt Romney just cemented his place in history. That lone Act has to be very scary and he probably feels completely alienated. He will possibly be ostracized, but he is also going to go down in history as a type of hero. . Cheers MITT

[@Halokon]

Well, as brave as it may seem, it’s a calculated risk. He knows Trump has to go someday, and when he’s running for president again soon, he’ll have that in his pocket. I still think it was a good thing, but he has cynical reasons for it. And given that his state is less about republican commitment and instead Mormon, he’s betting the backlash won’t be enough to unseat him.

[@Afterglow.Studios]

He’s not alienated. Hardly even alone. Half of America felt the way he did. I myself called his Senate office to applaud his honesty. Truth over Power, ever fuckin time.

[@Soletestament]

@@Halokon Going to be honest as someone who put him there. While I'm personally proud. The local news has not be kind to him. In fact the article covering his vote has over 900 comments most from people who's opinions have been corrupted towards Trump and are venomously ticked off at him. As someone who share's his faith, it's terrifying just how twisted people's morals have become to defend this man. Biblical even. So while I understand the cynicism, I think you should know, that vote and conviction were genuine. The same can't be said of Lee, who invited the defendant (Trump) to a pro-life rally he was holding, only to declare the President innocent immediately afterward. It still blows my mind that a senator could openly trade their vote with someone he was meant to judge and get away with it. But it's the times we live in I suppose.

[@walterw2]

he's officially the only US senator in history who's voted to convict a president from his own party, so yeah (also, he came in in 2018 so he's not up for reelection until trump is out of office, that matters too)

[@wonkothesane8691]

Yes he did cement his place in history, as a phony, a politician and a prat. Wanna take odds on how long until the same Leftist/Progressive wags, wankers and wannabes turn him out, and turn against him? When is the next commercial break?

[@CityLakee]

See, I live in Utah. Mitt Romney represents my state in the senate and I haven’t always liked him. But, his speech was incredible, I was amazed he went against his party to do what was right. I went down to the state capitol to thank Mitt like many other people in Utah. I may not support is beliefs but, this increases my hope in my state and my country.

[@lightbulb3699]

Aiden Hopkins Thank you. How I wish we of SC had such bravery. I would love to be that proud of my Senate. I truly believe that oaths we take before God are more serious than any political party.

[@aprilgraceortega7301]

There is a movement for Mitt's recall. They have a vindictive leader. I am hoping you stand by Mitt in this issue.

[@12x2richter]

Exactly. I don't have to agree with someone to respect their integrity. If you're legitimately doing what you believe is right, even if I may not share your belief, I still know that you're a good person.

[@megahappy2bemeIntheStarz]

@@aprilgraceortega7301 He's on that asshole bully tRump's enemy list now.

[@megahappy2bemeIntheStarz]

@@aprilgraceortega7301 Republicans are always having these recalls when they don't like the win or the candidate shows some independent thought, as opposed to the Democratic party- which seems more varied in viewpoints.They also are able to finance them with the money they get from their top tax breaks (cause they have wealthy donors sponsoring it).

[@BillHalliwell]

Good on you, Stephen Colbert for an outstandingly honest and heartfelt comment! And you, Mitt Romney for taking a solemn oath seriously and honestly. I'm not a religious person yet when I joined the Service, I took an oath that I still like to think I uphold even these 40-odd years later. Politicians, throughout the world are not known for excessive truth but here and now, in America, only one politician saying out loud that which the rest of the world knows to be the truth is a terrible, appalling situation for that great country I still admire. It's just their politics that have gone down the gurgler. An ignorant, partially self-confessed liar, sexist, racist person, of low character - compared to Romney - has tricked his way into the oval office and only one GOP member has the guts to say he should go. Shame. BH

[@nadjawmiller]

Something I feel Donald was never taught as a child is "you don't reward bad behavior". And kudos to Romney, I think it takes great courage to "go against" your own party, even though it was the right thing to do here.

[@grantomalley8532]

@owatahfuhlyem Mittens Mom jeans Romney

[@Wordavee1]

From what we heard about his father, he was probably taught Bad behaviour gets rewards!!

[@kashandi2]

I'll give Romney some credit for being honest instead of continuing to ride the party, but I find it disturbing that he only seems to care about his oath being to God. Theocracy may have helped in action, but I would like to have senators care about their oath to serve the people they represent and the wellbeing of the country as a whole. Could a senator's conscious tell them to do the right thing without being held at hell-point?

[@EndaRochford]

I don't believe Don was ever taught as a child

[@tracychristenson177]

@@Wordavee1 I remember a lot of kids in elementary school who were taught the same lessons. Whenever they were caught bullying, the teacher just made them say something nice about the kid they were bullying and then praised them for being funny and outgoing. Yeah, they sure learned a lot about not bullying there.

[@Germanybabe]

Mitt Romney is an honourable man ♥️

[@stackbundles7058]

Lol simp I mean sheep

[@ms.q7445]

KZbinr Amen.

[@quirkyquips9915]

Stephen...you made me cry. Thank you for having the integrity, empathy & humility to give credit where credit is due.

[@baseboy1241]

@Barry Mycockiner Trump/2020 MUGA Make US Gullible Again order your MUGA hat now only $199 made in China.

[@ClannCholmain]

@Barry Mycockiner, are you crying about the fact that the USA is now classed as a flawed democracy? No, you people don’t care about anything.

[@telectronix1368]

@Barry Mycockiner Barry. Sweetheart. Unless you are one of the already richest few %, Drumf rreeeaaaaaly does not care at all about you and you most definitely are not in some 'team against the world'. The gop is using you.

[@melanietaylor6681]

I almost cried watching Romney’s speech. It gives us hope that the whole world is not corrupt. I’ve already thanked him today but I’ll gladly do it everyday. Thank you, thank you, thank you Senator Romney. Please don’t go away.

[@jhaz89]

As a Utahn I can confidently say he'll still get re-elected next election. Utah is a very red state but they're republican, not big trumpers. He was actually relatively poorly viewed in republican primaries and basically just won the election here by default of being republican. And people here love Romney. Also as many people know, Utah has a lot of Mormons. And the fact that Romney did what he did because he was honoring an oath he made to God, showing immense faith and devotion, is essentially viewed as him being a righteous person and doing the right thing. Plus Trump has only continued to make himself look worse, making Romney look more favorable. I'm confident Romney will not just win but win by a huge margin. He'll be a senator of Utah as long as he wants to be.

[@ImaStewBdooooo]

Saluting Mitt Romney Tonight 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@onandonitgoes5957]

He learned there are no consequences, that's what he learned...

[@RusTsea196T]

Let's teach him a different lesson in November- despite his election-rigging that will occur- and then let the lawyers at him in REAL courts!

[@claydog6422]

That is because Dems suck

[@indymarrow8050]

OnAndOnItGoes Consequences for what? Democrats saw this bs impeachment as a route to the 2020 election. “If we don’t impeach him, he might win!”

[@ottobormann]

OnAndOnItGoes: Amen. Can I add a word? “AGAIN”

[@indymarrow8050]

Patrick Bullard How? Because I quoted a democrat? Or do you still think Trump is a secret Russian agent? Maybe you are just dumb. Ya think?

[@bsrcat1]

Romney's words carried more weight than either those of any Democrat or Republican. I salute his courage and applaud his conviction. He took both his oath as a Senator, oath as a Juror and responsibly as a leader whole heatedly. Too bad this strength of character isn't shared by all of those serving in Congress.

[@ajm080881]

What a powerful monologue. Bravo Mr. Colbert!