House Votes To Impeach And McConnell Provides Cover For GOP Senators To Break With The President

For Americans eager to hold the president accountable for inciting a violent mob to attack Congress, Wednesday brought key glimmers of hope as the House of Representatives voted in favor of impeachment and a comment by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to give cover for Republican Senators to do the same when the trial begins in that chamber. #Colbert #Impeachment #Monologue
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[@jenuine182]

Fresh off the hospital shift, sitting down with a glass of wine. Sweet baby Jesus I've been waiting for this serenity since 2pm.

[@AyeCarumba221]

I’ve been waiting since 2016.

[@polarodriguez3605]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION HAVE THREE GLASSES 💕💕💕

[@Avarren]

Put your feet up, lady. Savor that wine.

[@kaberle7]

I've been waiting for it since Nov 3, 2016

[@missg.5940]

Where can l send you a case? Thank you....bet you don’t hear that much anymore. How is the fake pandemic working for you? Hugs from Canada🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😷🇨🇦

[@Grabys97]

Republicans - "WE'VE ALWAYS BEEN AGAINST THE VIOLENCE" Charlottesville - "................"

[@linden5165]

Telling supporters to beat people at his rallies in 2015. Throwing stones at a toddler when he was 6. T***p's always been for violence.

[@cc1k435]

"Good people on both sides." Well, kumbaya, then. The Capitol was sure teeming with them last Wednesday.

[@missg.5940]

Say it sister/brother

[@dhynacash4114]

@@Rustyknife1 go ahead and write your name and where you’re from, y’all love to tell us. FBI is wanting to know ❤️

[@Rustyknife1]

@Roger Smith how does someone enjoy a depression cause thats whats coming beijing biden doesn’t know his ass from a hole in the ground

[@kierkegaardrulez]

“If America saw what America is doing in America, America would invade America to liberate America from the tyranny of America.” -Mohamad Safa

[@markberryhill2715]

My kinda man. Lol.

[@LoneVanMan]

THAT'S what I'm saying...!!! Love watching all his domino's fall.

[@staceybair5407]

🤣🤣🤣👊✌💞

[@bencebotye3904]

Well in Eastern Block countries already payed the price for that kind of Democracy which coming from tanks. Our leader still using that term pejoratively.

[@kierkegaardrulez]

@@bencebotye3904 which leader would that be? Democracy isn’t always better than a dictatorship, but it usually is. At least for the people living in it...

[@musicalexisvid]

Stephen's jokes are always on point, but his delivery is everything. 🖤

[@Leonaza7]

This idea that we have to let Trump be Trump has caused irreparable damage.

[@charlesstebbins7207]

Giving into terrorism only leads to more terrorism. Make no mistake about it, those people are terrorists.

[@gfox9295]

The American people FOR TOO LONG have been the bedraggled parent standing by in a store while their kid throws a never-ending tantrum that all the other customers AND the staff are being very bothered by but politely not saying anything. It's time to end the tantrum or GTFO the store, folks.

[@lenschwedt9646]

Remind me of the guy in Charge of Germany in the 30/40 and the "apeasement"strategy of Britain and france.

[@gfox9295]

@@lenschwedt9646 you mean like Hindenburg (guy in charge before Adolf) and Neville Chamberlain (British PM most responsible for British appeasement)? I'd say a French example but I don't know one off the top of my head.

[@mauder.1978]

Funny thing is, "WE DON'T have to let Trump be Trump". That proves just how sad the state of affairs is in our public schools to begin with, if people believe that; the incredible lack of knowledge about our government and how it works, but also what we can and should do to improve it. American's forget just how young our country is compared to the rest of the world, that the constitution can and should be changed in accordance with the times. If we can take any life lessons from 2020, we all need to revisit the constitution (federal and our individual state constitutions), they're outdated and need to be updated to reflect the current populace. Equality, equity, voting, eliminating the electoral college and gerrymandering, marriage equality, etc.; every amendment needs to be revised to reflect life post industrial revolution, the digital revolution, a global economy, and going forward.

[@WestOfEarth]

I'm grateful we don't have to be subjected to his Tweet Tantrums.

[@djhudgins8412]

Does anyone here realize that they're on strings being manipulated by both sides?

[@Indomitable666]

@@djhudgins8412 proof?

[@jimbobeire]

Would be interesting to know whether he has been told that Mike Pompeo had to cancel a trip to Europe this week cos the NATO Foreign Ministers would not agree to schedule time to meet him, and the Foreign Minister of Luxembourg , Jean Asselborn, called Trump a criminal and political pyromaniac after watching what happened on Capitol Hill.

[@williamconwell6105]

@@Indomitable666 dont need proof for that tbh its a fact if one has power he/she will abuse it at some point

[@joalexander8775]

Definitely different having peace and quite after four years of internet screaming his nonsense at us as breaking news. And now it’s just nearly complete sweet silent 😩

[@thisistheaccountname]

Pssh, seven days too many. When people get desperate, that's when they're at their most dangerous.

[@gamepapa1211]

Samara killed hundreds of people in seven days in The Ring. Let that sink in.

[@thisistheaccountname]

@@emblemedfate4270 $1,800 in stimulus money per adult since the pandemic started.

[@marina_nanana]

@@thisistheaccountname That's barely one month of rent on a one bedroom apartment in some cities

[@erikt454]

@@emblemedfate4270 ...Yet the loser state of Kentucly re elected Moscow Mitch for the hundredth time. The cult can't get enough of this.

[@horray9361]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqKQgqZjo5uJm80 :)

[@semperdiscipulus]

That was a really good McConnell impression.

[@BradBeardnTampa]

I felt dirty after watching all the spineless Republicans defend his actions. It's truly pathetic!

[@heatherc2939]

@Mike Spencer she is introducing articles of impeachment on Joe Biden. I expect Greene and Boebert to be expelled from congress any time. Q'anon is antithetical to lawmaking. Zero judgement skills, inability to differentiate between truth and conspiracy.

[@christopher2206]

🖕🏿

[@heatherc2939]

@Mike Spencer yes, Lauren Boebert. 🤮

[@VividFilmProductions]

Trump did nothing but say "hey come show supprt" like all politicians do. never mind the last year of leftist violence and abuse of power right?

[@VividFilmProductions]

@Mike Spencer oh good someone who knows what's going on. The new world order is real whether you care to belive in it or not. it will come down hard for people like you.

[@Julie.SandhuMD]

"Patriotism means to stand by the country, not the president" - Teddy Roosevelt

[@kumarsanufansite2949]

Who is country

[@ex-democrat7438]

Tell that to the Democrats in Congress, who are ignoring the fact that Biden STOLE the election.

[@johnmccoy1887]

Show me a politician who gets rich in office and I will show you a crook Harry truman Pislosey, schumner

[@evoluxman9935]

@@ex-democrat7438 losing 60 lawsuits because you couldn't prove a single case of fraud is still not enough?

[@marcvu4379]

@@kumarsanufansite2949 , United State of America 🇺🇸. May not mean much to you but it mean a lot to others.

[@saena971]

I really appreciate the way you never say his name. It's both a relief to us and pure torture to him if he knows. Well played! Also, I love it when we can hear someone laugh in the background. It feels more intimate and real than a studio audience, even if the laughs aren't as constant or big.

[@SunshyneA]

We were counting on you Brenda! 😂😂

[@djhudgins8412]

Does anyone here realize that they're on strings being manipulated by both sides?

[@donbianconi8446]

@@djhudgins8412 once you realize, the strings are cut

[@lizadoesray]

“Leaning towards courage”! 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@iloveschmuzzies]

It's so refreshing to see his name censored. One less thing for his name to be on. Thank you.

[@craighaines9214]

Perhaps someone else has pointed this out already, but goodness me, Colbert's McConnell impersonation was pretty spot on.

[@Feintgames]

Yeah I thought it was perfect. Freaked me out.

[@fiona-lyons]

Not to detract from Colbert but to do Mitch you just have to keep your chin on your chest, open your mouth a millimetre when you talk and channel your inner tortoise. If you can convey the blackness of his soul as well, you've nailed it.

[@cosmic_pursuit]

I know !! And with such few words. I practiced mine right after and it doesnt come close.

[@Gymnopediea]

You gotta see Seth Meyers do Moscow Mitch. It's like twins.

[@ex-democrat7438]

Colbert's real talent is making lame excuses for the many war crimes of the Obama / Biden Administration.

[@thisistheaccountname]

Hearing that Republicans lawmakers inside the Capitol helped plan the attack on it was quite honestly unexpected. They have no low.

[@5amiann]

Someone died. They're in huge trouble.

[@donaldanthony2018]

Antifa was part of the attack. That is something the Democrats are not showing. The Democrats caused the Riots and destroyed America. No more Rights and Liberties for Law abiding Citizens.

[@robinwest-4949]

@@donaldanthony2018 This is the problem with constantly attacking the truth. Your really start to believe anything anyone says even when there is 0 evidence. T***m could tell you Donald Duck coordinated the attack and you'd believe it.

[@tsavonglah52922]

@@donaldanthony2018 Bruh

[@nekonatauzanto1758]

See - them Republicans is leaders! And are country needs strong leaders to get us out of this mess!

[@TBrewer64]

"I'm Spartacus, and so is my wife!"

[@greenredblue]

It's a tragedy, again, that John McCain isn't here. All the enablers saying Trump did nothing wrong could look directly at the time McCain faced a mob of his own supporters at his own rally and told them their rabid fervor was un-American and unacceptable.

[@jeremyadlermusic]

I remember not liking him very much when he ran against obama (i was 8 and only saw the race as good vs bad). Now all i can say is GOD WHY IS HE DEAD PLEASE BRING HIM BACK

[@jakobtarrasericsson4295]

I’m sure he’s watching above to see the events unfold.

[@Phelie315]

@@jeremyadlermusic he was the kind of politician you want to see for the opposing party - a man of integrity even when I strongly disagree with his politics.

[@pikewerfer]

yes, that was such a heartbreaking moment. This man so loved his country and his democracy that he defended it no matter what. Even if it meant endorsing his own defeat. I never had more respect for a man than I had for John McCain at that moment.

[@clothilde1623]

Was that McCain’s concession speech where he chastised his supporters for booing Obama’s name? I actually cried when I saw that speech for the first time (it was being used to illustrate what a different man he was to Trump) and I’m not even American. It was a magnificent display of moral fibre and fortitude. I didn’t agree with McCain’s politics but my God did that man have balls of steel, and more integrity in a single eyelash than today’s sell-out Republicunt sycophants have in their entire collective body. It’s a mercy he doesn’t have to witness what his beloved party has become.

[@unknownbeats4490]

Imagine going through all this bullshit, whilst living through one of the biggest epidemics known to man. Glad we got our shit sorted in New Zealand.

[@annaklassen8421]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIu1mWNqnsZnm9k 9

[@nathanlewis42]

If tRump had succeeded in his coup there would have been a lot of us headed your way.

[@sympthylost]

Nathan Lewis pretty sure nobody on earth wants Americans right now.

[@victoriawilliams2786]

You're lucky!

[@timbeaton5045]

Greetings to the citizens of 🇳🇿! Keep up the good work.

[@IAmSuzyQ]

Trump gave his supporters something no one else would; permission to be their worst selves. That's why they will never abandon him.

[@toddrussell6826]

Great observation

[@maxfastest]

Exactly what I have been saying !!

[@blueowlwill8754]

Well stated Suzieq

[@horray9361]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqKQgqZjo5uJm80 :)

[@lynnlindsay4480]

And that is why we say no to this... and no to them. This is not America.

[@pouncingmoggy]

"I, reluctantly, am also Spartacus." xD

[@voldlifilm]

I remember when the tagline of "anyone can be president" was seen as naively optimistic, not as the terrifying warning it turned out to be.

[@amouramarie]

In any other industry, putting someone with zero experience in the very top position would be seen as dangerous and stupid. No one would consider it. Tr*mp himself would never put someone with zero training as the CEO of his empire. But it's okay for the most influential position on the PLANET? No. It should be amended to "anyone can be president - once you get the goddamn public service experience first so you know wtf you're supposed to do when you get there."

[@seththomas9105]

@@amouramarie Let it sink in. People voted for a failed businessman, philanderer and game show host. Seriously. SMFH.

[@rowanlees9779]

OMG! Yes: nailed it! Land of lost innocence...even as evil was growing...

[@thelaughingrouge]

Because anyone CAN be something doesn't mean that anyone *SHOULD* be that thing.

[@Will-vk9th]

lol

[@kynaliarose5950]

I live for the little giggle in the background when he makes a good joke and the following 😏 from Colbert. Y’all are adorable

[@stevec6427]

He will be the first president who when someone mentions his impeachment, you'll have to ask which impeachment

[@konstantinopoulos33]

If we’re lucky this one will be more relevant than the other

[@stevec6427]

Last time he was saved by the Republican party. This time I think they'll throw him under the bus to try to distance themselves from this whole mess.

[@xheralt]

He won't mention it at all, he'll just brush it of as a partisan witch hunt designed to cynically score political points for the "usurper". Ignoring the fact that he's the usurper.

[@Areanyusernamesleft]

He also now accounts for literally *half* of the total times of all US Presidents have been impeached.

[@niekmul5636]

The image of these troops on the floor in the Capitol is really heartbreaking.

[@weridify]

All because the country cant get along with.. .. ITSELF

[@zerxilk8169]

at least it is climate control unnlike the hell holes they normaly get sent to.

[@thisistheaccountname]

I love how Trump laughed at a reporter getting injured by police and then he tries to say he doesn't endorse violence, like there's recorded evidence of otherwise.

[@carltaylor4942]

There's recorded evidence of him asking for people to be beaten up at his rallies!

[@horray9361]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqKQgqZjo5uJm80 :)

[@hickivanhoe3855]

I can't thumbs up your comment.

[@alphatrion6362]

Bwhahahhaa theres evidence of Trump doing all kinds of crap. As well as other people in power with wealth. It’s B.S. but its true...

[@thisistheaccountname]

@@alphatrion6362 and yet his supporters are like: We're Christian. We're perfect.

[@HarrysHotDog]

when I wrote “Gaetz” in a comment a minute ago, my phone literally changed it to “farts” and ne’er hath a spellcheck been so accurate and appropriate. Boom roasted

[@Bovice4]

🤣🤣 BOOM ROASTED!

[@j.stonehouse5004]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@krejados1]

Hate to be the only naysayer but farts have a positive purpose. Gaetz has none.

[@HarrysHotDog]

@@krejados1 as gross as they both are, you are right...

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Lol

[@richardvinsen2385]

In our 243 years as a nation, we’ve had a total of 4 presidential impeachment’s. Trump has two of them.

[@lordmerp1498]

Five: Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, And two for President Trump

[@shannongilliam1295]

@@lordmerp1498 4, Nixon wasn't impeached, the vote never happened, he resigned instead because he was advised he would also be convicted.

[@willfulliam]

That impression of Mitch was solid gold.

[@lynnlindsay4480]

Imagine how hard a marble floor is to sleep on? It's horrendous. I send them my love.

[@creativedesignation7880]

Ikr? The fact that its hard is bad enough, but imagine how cold it must be.

[@debbieallen1815]

Showers? Bathrooms? Omg!!! All because of one piece of turd.

[@misabelle3218]

Imagine getting impeached more times than you've been elected...

[@susanma4899]

LOL, good one.

[@johnbiggins4864]

"No donuts" ?

[@Ckbtony1983]

😆😆 you made me just about pass out from laughing so hard

[@madnessinc.2698]

Imagine doing worse then anything Trump has been "accused" of like on live tv telling the people that he would with hold a billion unless they fired the investigator of his son as it turns out .you dont have to imagine here you go . kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4mkXmCan5dgebs

[@ellie.b.e.]

He was already impeached more than elected last year 😂

[@lafierechienne6921]

The orange traitor wanted so bad to be part of history...he got it!

[@scoobz4177]

And the media just can’t stop reporting on it! Trump doesn’t even have to lift a finger for everyone to start talking about him lol 😂

[@kathypiazza7228]

Can’t be the best so be the worst.

[@bencera6067]

This is too good lol

[@jiv32]

He didn't want to stop at "most mismanaged pandemic on the planet with 350,000+ dead"

[@Akathuty]

Well infamous is easier to achieve than being famous 😄

[@uthmanbaksh3530]

In what reality is it patriotic to wave a confederate flag while invading the Capitol?

[@emandem3088]

It appears that members of congress gave “tours” of the Capitol on the day before the riot to people dressed in maga attire. One report from a senator said she believed some of the people to have white supremacist logos on their clothing. Now appears to be reconnaissance for the next days terrorist attack. The senators that witnessed the large groups touring the facility had reported the events to the sergeant at arms on January 5th. Which is probably why he resigned after the siege since he knew he screwed up having done nothing to prepare for the higher risk of terrorist attack. The tours were odd because there have been no tours of the Capitol allowed since the start of covid unless under the supervision of a senator. So there’s yer sign 🤔

[@AliceErishech]

There's also at least a couple instances of people during the insurrection giving clear instructions to others on where to go, including directions to unmarked offices that they couldn't have possibly known about without having some kind of inside knowledge.

[@RayzaRose]

And one congresswoman said that the panic buttons had been ripped out of her office

[@scottbecker4367]

Now, that congresswoman is an absolute idiot, and I have no idea how she got elected. However, to continue to promote the truth over random tweets, that image was taken back in 2019 at the Colorado Capitol building. Not defending the company she keeps or her rhetoric, but I feel I should be fair in pointing out misinformation.

[@BarbaraMatteau]

@@scottbecker4367 You obviously know nothing about this representative as she eloquent and professional. The people who are idiots: Nunes, Gaetz, Jordan

[@scottbecker4367]

@@BarbaraMatteau no they're just also idiots. She is a total nutcase.

[@alexrowdyrodrigues9716]

At this point Colbert isn't trying to be funny anymore, he's just pissed off

[@annamara5252]

@william henderson why u here, go make plans for this weekend won't you

[@jon9947]

The only people who should not be pissed off right now are the Russians and the Chinese, they got exactly what they have wanted for a very long time. A divided America they can point at and and say "this is why democracy does not work".

[@djhudgins8412]

Does anyone here realize that they're on strings being manipulated by both sides?

[@annamara5252]

@william henderson good for you, go stupid

[@annamara5252]

@@djhudgins8412 fuck the strings we talking about open lies and aggressions

[@Droxal]

Now he needs to be convicted. They need to set a precedent that insurrections cannot be tolerated.

[@gamepapa1211]

@ANTIFA IS ABSOLUTE IN THIS ONE while I agree with your message, the emoji deluge kinda weakens it. I can just sense the MAGAts and Redhats typing furiously on their keyboards now.

[@raynuh138]

Exactly! We must make an example that this type of hatefulness will not be tolerated by any president- Republican or Democrat!

[@aboomination897]

A LOT of complicit people need to be convicted. This needs a Nuremberg (without the executions). "The wrongs which we seek to condemn and punish have been so calculated, so malignant, and so devastating, that civilization cannot tolerate their being ignored, because it cannot survive their being repeated." Without it, the US cannot come clean.

[@leoniestorbakken4577]

What a baby !! It’s like he’s a toddler

[@5amiann]

Can you believe you even have to say that? History will not be kind.

[@superyachtchef]

MAGA - Now stands for “ my ass got arrested.”

[@Julia-lk8jn]

I was going for "Make America's GOP Gross Again", but yes, your's fits better.

[@superyachtchef]

@@Julia-lk8jn just use gross that's really cool 🎖

[@MSATLGURL]

This is the best one ever!

[@angel_cat]

I hope this becomes true. LOL.

[@stlouisluv]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@kangaroofoot]

“If you wore a suit that was 45% fringe you’d be arrested for public indecency, but at least we’d be able to see through your pants to KNOW you don’t have any balls.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@savvivixen8490]

I was THROWN 🤣🤣🤣🤣💀

[@Tricia_K]

👌😂😂

[@anniktoukanchery]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lesleygore5106]

The army sleeping on the floor of the Capital is nothing to be bloody proud of!!!😢

[@8arrows]

In war. Generals make the troops sleep on the eve of battle. And before they drift off they have to consume lots of water. So when it’s rise and shine. They jump up to piss. Not lay around for extra few minutes. Early reports they said 20,000. Now it 15,000. To throw of attackers. They will think there is only 15,000. So when they collide with the front. The other 5,000 are hiding back.to ambush them from behind. Boxing everyone in the middle by surprise..

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

That's the National Guard 🇺🇲😊

[@gildedbear5355]

@@honorsilverthorne7227 ... The /Army/ National Guard (as opposed to the air national guard)

[@RobertEskuri]

You civilians don't realize that we're used to this stuff. Sleeping in the dirt or a hole isn't that bad. Not being able to take a shower for a month does however test your resolve 😜

[@Roatha96]

you learn to sleep where ever you can when ever you can because you never know when the next time you'll be able to is the bigger issue, not how comfortable you may or may not be.

[@tt-dc1hl]

“Hello Mr President” ...Steve you nailed that McConnell impression 😂😂

[@djhudgins8412]

Does anyone here realize that they're on strings being manipulated by both sides?

[@bboop25]

Seriously 😒

[@709mash]

It had the right amount of tortoise.

[@0Yazz]

I came to say this! I repeated that part like 100 times just amazed how he sounds JUST like him

[@thegingerbreadman5149]

That bit killed me, 🤣

[@aircraftcarrierwo-class]

"He has made me grateful to Liz Cheney! Can we impeach him for that?!" *_oof_*

[@xcw4934]

My kids: Dad, can we remove the dictator in Syria? Me: We have a dictator at home.

[@CloudsGirl7]

Well, you wouldn't be lying.

[@rossvaneldik3562]

Your kids: "Dad, what's it like to live in China?" You: "Sweetie, just be patient. Home will be just like China, in about a week."

[@ladyv5655]

Butthurt MAGA tears are sweet to me.

[@btat16]

@@rossvaneldik3562 Seeing the police last summer, you’d think this was Hong Kong

[@MrMJmusicLover]

You know your job is bad when you're getting fired, WHILE YOU'RE GETTING FIRED! 😂

[@username_undefined]

I love how T****’s name is redacted everywhere in this clip 😂

[@stefanopellegrino6929]

I’ve noticed it and not being from America I was wondering why, is it to avoid any defamation accusation?

[@live4today390]

I noticed that too. It’s the next best thing to a presidential annulment.

[@stefanopellegrino6929]

I mean, everything he’s saying is true but if legally something turns out to be false could he get in trouble?

[@asatowne5234]

@@stefanopellegrino6929 I... forget what Trump did to prompt it, I believe he pretended to forget something... to which Colbert said "Well until he remembers I'm going to forget his name too."

[@occamschainsaw6455]

Stephen decided some time ago to never say the orange Tumor's name again. As part of that decision, the name is removed even in writing.

[@kitkat12326]

He literally told them to go down and "fight like hell" He didn't say anything about "peacefully protest"

[@frankcantone3823]

He also didn't say he will be fighting alongside them. Perhaps his bone spurs were acting up.

[@Julia-lk8jn]

@@frankcantone3823 He _did_ say I'll be right there with you. But yep, sudden attack of bone spurs. Sure. By now we're well into "whatever the Great Leader says is true, yay!" territory.

[@frankcantone3823]

@@Julia-lk8jn You hit the nail on the head. Yup, he said I'll be right there with you, but forgot to add--until it's time to run home and watch you rubes on Fox News

[@anticharlatan5823]

For Mitch McConnell, Trump has always been a means to an end, to be able to seat as many lifetime conservative judges as possible, after denying Obama the opportunity during six years. Since Trump's antics in Georgia cost him his position and Senate majority, he is done with Trump.

[@olgacharalambous2810]

dont agree with you. mconnel is just as much a con man as his master. ppl cant be so gullible to believe that he suddenly DEVELOPED a conscience after having refused to invoke the 25th along with pence. he is just buying time for his master to arrange more coups now and in the following years to come. ALL dumps enablers should suffer the legal and professional consequences of their actions

[@mariposa9506]

@@olgacharalambous2810 how are you disagreeing with op? They didnt say mitch had any kind of conscience.

[@RC-ku8pr]

IT'S NOT OVER UNTIL HE AND HIS SON GO TO PRISON....

[@seedmoreuser]

And Rudy... Trial by combat was his words.

[@donthatethemessenger777]

I agree I can't wait for the Biden's to get their orange jumpsuits.

[@jandrews6254]

@@donthatethemessenger777 crawl back under your rock

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

I concur completely.

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

@@donthatethemessenger777 Go back to Russia.

[@teresas8173]

As short as it was “ hello Mr. President”, Stephens McConnell impersonation is spot-on.

[@MrDemonicDan]

It was perfect, I've come back to watch that bit a couple of times now

[@Kingleazard]

As an European, i cannot imagine how your country, leading the world for so many years has fallen. I really hope it will get better with time. Courage for the people of USA, you've got harsh times coming and very hard decisions has to be taken to restore your democracy. Sorry if my english is not perfect, i do what i can.

[@aslrunner]

I'm a Washingtonian. I didn't vote for Jaime Herrera-Beutler, but I was proud of her today for doing the right thing.

[@johng.sprague4524]

It's a brilliant strategy. There's no way Biden will be able to govern a country so badly divided. Impeach the guy 70 million people voted for right after barring them from talking about it on social media, after a year of riots and 5 years of name calling? Whooo! What a clever gambit. I bet tens of millions of former trump supporters will ensure a blue wave at the mid terms and before that, the country will be peaceful and easy for Biden to lead. Great idea dems!

[@CRWeaventure]

She’s a strong womans for that

[@fubao99975]

While a woman stand up for justice, but most of the guy keep silent or even try to cover Trump missteps... shame

[@donsurlylyte]

every once in a long while a republican sneaks in with character. she won't last long probably

[@donsurlylyte]

@@johng.sprague4524 now, you all are all touchy feely huggy about unity, where has that been in the last 5 years? piss off

[@John_Smith-K]

These jokes are on point today!

[@geraldbrown7775]

this man helps me laugh at shit that makes me livid. 👍 big ups, Colbert. big ups 👍

[@tracilapp4015]

Thank you Stephen Colbert for making me giggle though these rough times! Sincerely, Traci

[@nolimit4117]

"creeping everybody out in the strip club" Mitch Mcconnell 😂

[@Rainyman63]

The best thing in all of this: Trump will throw his mob under the bus because he thinks it‘s their fault he got impeached.

[@theghostoftom]

Oh I want some popcorn for that. The mobs reactions will be priceless 🤣

[@michaelbeglin2368]

Gawd I hope so. Maybe that will FINALLY make them see what sort of scumbag Trump is.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

He just has (again) - after his recent second impeachment on January 13th he released this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ7Ug6GcjM14qas - so many of his supporters are now under the bus that its upper deck is in the clouds.

[@arindamdutta9371]

🤣

[@RIPdBOON]

@@davidhoyles8595 the GOP will still be around, but this has all but guaranteed that a democrat will be in the oval for the next couple decades, at least.

[@AndreMorganPhotography]

It's a good day, he made history for being the worst president ever, and for being impeached not once but twice, not proud to say that as an American, but it's necessary smh🤦🏾‍♂️

[@vanessaflynn8447]

Donald Trump heart was not n being the. President for the United States of America.

[@atticusmulkey9378]

Anyone else notice that the more angry Stephen gets the more he starts to act like John Stewart?

[@maapat1431]

That's his dad 😁

[@braveherogreenleaf6256]

Can't blame him, Jon gets shit done.

[@rizkyanandita8227]

Jon Stewart is the uncle who always angry. Colbert is the dad who always loving and happy, I'm scared when he is angry. Especially after seeing how sad our cool uncle Jon Batiste recently.

[@SerDunk]

@@maapat1431 i swear i though "like father like son" before i read that lol

[@sonorasgirl]

@@rizkyanandita8227 I’m so happy to know I’m not the only one who thinks of Stephen as my liberal dad lol. I think of Jon B. as Mr. Rogers II - Mr. Rogers Boogaloo. He’s even got the sweet cardigans!

[@ladyv5655]

The real Mel Brooks is likely furious about being mistaken for Mo Brooks.

[@davidjurban]

but still see the humor in it ... Mel Rocks !!

[@errgag3580]

I'm starting to think that Trump isn't a very good president.

[@JustMe-pg1tl]

Ya think 🤔😂

[@RabblesTheBinx]

I'm still not sure about that. Maybe he's just having an off 4 years.

[@gamepapa1211]

YOU DON'T SAY!?

[@jedtarbo1351]

Rofl

[@MagicPlants]

haha got eem

[@sethie_shots]

The biglier they are, the biglier they fall 🐳🌊

[@GG-cr5hm]

😁👏👏👏

[@cutiegalore5376]

Anyone else notice how genuinely p*ssed off Stephen is and has been since this madness started??? Love it. (he's not acting)

[@lizzfrmhon]

Yes I feel like he’s telling jokes because he has to not because he wants to.

[@MagnaRyuuDesigns]

@@lizzfrmhon yup, jokes are what helps him not totally lose his god damn mind over all this shit

[@bobbiezaborsky9647]

He speaks for a lot of us

[@annamaura89]

Yep they censor Trumps name now

[@HiSodiumContent]

What reason could he possibly have to be angry? Trump's leaving office in a week and will likely see no charges for anything he did in office, Biden's going to reach across the aisle with civility and compromise, the GOP members who enabled Trump and egged this on will face no lasting consequences and we'll get to enjoy the new wave of extremism rippling through the country for the next decade unchecked because the yeehawdists are useful idiots to those in power.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

Tom McClintock: "That's what the President did. That is _all_ he did." 🤦 Oh, good god.

[@supremelyeducated3273]

"Nobody knows impeachment better than me." - Donald Trump

[@horray9361]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqKQgqZjo5uJm80 :)

[@jon9947]

I kinda think that anyone who votes against impeachment and anyone who votes against convection of the president should be barred from ever serving in the federal government. I know that is impossible to do, but it should be done. It is one thing to have different opinions, even pre orange man I was never the GOPs biggest fan, but I could at least understand they had different opinions than me. What happened at the capitol might not have lasted as long as the civil war, but make no mistake if we do not squash this now with as much force as necessary it will very likely get much worse before it gets better. Everyone who has taken any part in propping up the president needs to be held accountable. We need to treat these people as traitors.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

I know all the best crimes...and I commit them bigly and often!

[@brianjohnson5272]

Well he wanted to go down in history?!

[@fubao99975]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂👏👏

[@ThomasPanto]

Freedom of speech does not include liars yelling "FIRE" in a crowded theater .

[@mrbishi634]

I keep thinking they same thing, then realizing that after what happened last week we need to update that expression and our norms. Inciting a mob to seditious violence is even worse than that.

[@truepeacenik]

@@mrbishi634 media law often covers exactly this. Generally, inciting violence is not covered under the First Amendment.

[@mrbishi634]

@@truepeacenik That should be common sense, but I guess we'll have to see how it's enforced going forward. Also, I don't agree with the Republican "solution" but I think we should consistently extend the definition of "free speech" to online content management as well, and not leave it all up to the platform's business interests to decide who and when to ban. E.g. Trump should be banned because his incitement of insurrection is illegal, not just because he violated Twitter's TOS.

[@SheenylHassan]

His McConnell impression is honestly the greatest. I laughed way too hard at that joke.

[@1tonio567]

Lmaoo

[@Jason918114]

"... hopefully we'll greet ourselves as liberators" Nice one.

[@johnderose8692]

Trump goes to Alamo, Texas Rudi Giuliani hold a press conference at Alamo Rent A Car.

[@joseville]

ROFL

[@erikai1817]

Lmfao!!😂🤣

[@dianerose8316]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bigdickdudley9119]

Rudy's not getting paid anymore 😄😄 was hoping hell ve at the Senate trial it ll be hilarious

[@neutronpixie6106]

His supporters all went to "The Alamo" in San Antonio, which is 340 miles from Alamo, Texas. This is why you need to pay attention in geography class, kids.

[@bellabana]

For those of us watching around the world it’s staggering that so many Republicans still support Trump. WTH America???

[@plzzz]

It's the decline in the US's educational system. During most crisis, all the issue become more apparent.

[@deprofundis3293]

Ugh, I wish I could tell you. It's just as confusing to most of us as well... >

[@pawala7]

@@plzzz Mostly it's the decline of the U. part of USA. Either side will tolerate a LOT so long as it's a detriment to the other side. Apparently it's enough for most Republicans to tolerate blatant sedition. That not what "United" means.

[@asatowne5234]

Well Bellabana......... we did a lot of drugs and played with a lot of nuclear toys... and then there's the incest... plus all the power lines and probably a hole in the ozone layer... lots of asbestos and lead paint... little dash of religious brainwashing... and there you have it, a perfectly baked Fucked Up Cake.

[@tdsims1963]

@@pawala7 Good comment.

[@PhilipJackson03]

This is why I always come back to the FDR quote “The only thing we have to fear is, fear itself.” That quote is incredibly simple yet so powerful. Donald Trump was elected out of fear, he was able to govern with fear, he has stoked his voters fears, and now Republicans fear him and do whatever he says. Fear is an incredibly powerful weapon and Trump has so gracefully used fear to divide and has put American democracy on a tightrope.

[@EmyN]

What do you mean he got elected due to fear?

[@birdn4t0r7]

@@EmyN fear from economic hardship, fear from being told scary lies on TV constantly, fear that he's been peddling…racism, at its core, is just fear with extra steps.

[@rsw552]

@@EmyN Fear of changing demographics & white privilege being eroded.

[@CannotBBlank]

Oh man! Was that Mcconnell impression spot on or what?! I got chills.

[@TheReySkywalker]

On a lighter note, I love hearing Stephen’s wife and son laugh at his jokes

[@amouramarie]

And the way he beams at them off-camera when they do. Freakin' adorable. I'm going to miss this kind of homey thing when things go back to normal. Wives giggling in the background, kids whining about snacks while mom pretends it isn't happening on her zoom meeting, cats walking up to the camera to show us their furry butts, sleepy shirtless husbands walking into frame on their way to the kitchen.

[@errgag3580]

“Is a second impeachment like a second dose of the vaccine? Are we fully inoculated against Cheeto now?”

[@lynnwilliams8295]

Err gag great comment!!

[@sheilawilliamson6327]

That was great, don't listen to the haters!

[@marcopico7074]

Half the country voted for that nutcase.. im afraid the damage he has done will far outlast him

[@nsmith2927]

Let's hope so.

[@gamepapa1211]

@@marcopico7074 true. Just like how all the MAGAts who brayed across this channel's comments for the past four years have gone magically silent, they're not gone. They're hiding, waiting for the next moment to attempt a coup.

[@brianvega4771]

That impression of Mitch McConnell.."hello Mr President"...had me laughing like crazy...🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@stephencraig5938]

Best bit

[@-ix3mo]

The guy in the background too. His chuckles made me miss outside and even live crowds for these shows haha. The impression was 👌🤣

[@brianvega4771]

@@stephencraig5938 yeah ur right too 😂🤣

[@vincentseebeck3373]

But doesn’t he know that “protesting patrioticly“ means guns blazing in America?

[@EmyN]

Who?

[@mattjamison484]

No, it doesn't. The fringe does not represent all of America.

[@Leonaza7]

So grateful for a handful of Republicans who showed courage.

[@janinecarson8380]

Better late than never, I guess. 🤔

[@RabblesTheBinx]

@Alexandra Daniele is that a threat?

[@ladydeerheart1]

RTB Productions. It's not a threat. It's been reported they've all been threatened already. Trumpublicans are threatening to harm/kill everyone that stands against Trump.

[@icarus7198]

Absolutely not. Where was this courage for the past four years? Doing the bare minimum at the last moment isnt courage, and its outrageous that most of the GOP couldn’t do even that

[@11danitalee20]

Washington state bringin the courage! Hopefully it means that her supporters are on board with this impeachment and things will be more peaceful in this awesome state. I did a victory yell and a victory glass of wine. 💚💚💙💙

[@enbocadelobo]

“Sammy Davis Hitler” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. This one is gonna stick for a long time.

[@Markus_Andrew]

"Sammy Davis Hitler" is funny on so many levels 😁

[@m3talentagency680]

Sammy Davis Hitler and the rabid rat pack staring Ol' Orange Face, singing: "I've got you under my subpoena".

[@tdsims1963]

@@m3talentagency680 WONDERFUL comment 😘😘😘!!

[@michaelbeglin2368]

Yep. Caught me by surprise. It is weird how right he is about him, though, because dude looked just like a Sammy Davis Hitler.

[@Leonaza7]

“No true supporter of mine could ever endorse political violence” WTF is he smoking?

[@slingo1432]

Cheeto dust. Thats why he's orange

[@arenc5619]

Meth mixed with viagra and Bone Spurs.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

All the things. He’s literally smoking all the things.

[@gamepapa1211]

You know his daughter-wife wrote that for him.

[@kittyhazes5741]

He doesn’t want to be a conspirator in the murder of that police officer. He scared

[@brentsenior7830]

When will the rest of those who spoke that day be charged. Every single person who spoke or organized the rally should all be jailed

[@williammarcus2487]

I'm starting to think that Colbert doesn't like Trump very much

[@anandanalogy]

You think...

[@rid1bee]

@@anandanalogy woosh

[@lynnlindsay4480]

How could anyone?

[@JP-lh1uy]

Just starting try 5 years ago

[@waningmooncancer9628]

I think it's one of the reasons I like him so much.

[@-._.-KRiS-._.-]

I've never laughed so hard. "Hopefully, we greet ourselves as liberators."

[@Jammermaker]

That had me cracking up too

[@freddiejimenez1478]

“Nobody knows impeachment like I do, I’m the best” - Donald J Trump

[@VoltisArt]

Thank you, Stephen and crew. As screwed up as things have been, this presentation made me pretty happy.

[@tomsullivanchannel]

McClintock is a professional weasel who plays with proud boys.

[@MothGirl007]

He's disgusting.

[@ribbitgoesthedoglastnamehe4681]

Proud Boys are now a gay movement, did you know?

[@horray9361]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqKQgqZjo5uJm80 :)

[@CRAIGC55]

You cannot say in the same breath that the establishment is evil and looking out for our safety at the same time. How do you say you're "trying to fight the power" but you still watch their establishment propagated news media everyday. The PCR Tests are not designed to diagnose somebody as being sick with "covid" or "coronavirus"according to Nobel Peace Prize winner and >creator< of the PCR Test, Kary Mullis. Cases and deaths are fraudulent, and vaccines still have yet to pass the Gold standard of safety. Please look this up. People are dying and getting adverse reaction to these vaxxines. No thank you, I'll stay vaxx-free and get natural immunity as i have the rest of my life.

[@Mythraen]

@@CRAIGC55 Morons like to use half-assed facts. Whatever Kary thought, which I believe you've rather inaccurately communicated, the PCR test works great for COVID. "Cases and deaths are fraudulent" - Nope. "and vaccines still have yet to pass the Gold standard of safety." No idea what that is. Don't care. They have been determined to be safe. "People are dying and getting adverse reaction to these vaxxines" Not sure anyone has been shown to die from it. The adverse reactions are very rare. " No thank you, I'll stay vaxx-free and get natural immunity as i have the rest of my life." So you're definitely a moron. Got it. If you are vaccine free, then you are relying on the herd immunity provided by everyone else who has been vaccinated. A lot more people would be dead, if we were all as stupid as you.

[@clearfield2009]

He repeatedly told the crowd that they had to be strong, they had to fight, they could not be weak. He used the word "fight" 21 times in his speech (trump)

[@jansonshine9082]

Mind control. Still don't understand how that works so well for 38% of our adult population. Very large cult. Scary!

[@hamiltonmays4256]

@@jansonshine9082 Persons who have reached the legal age of majority, i.e., who are no longer considered minors, are not necessarily adults.

[@zippidisx2749]

no one has ever used fight ever in that context for support and for people to protect in what they believe in. yes he literally meant attack people and the other 1 million politicians before him all meant it from the more common figurative standpoint.

[@johng.sprague4524]

Do you mean to suggest that you think otherwise happy, contented and well healed GOP voters heard Trump's speech and, for no other reason, change plans, made travel arrangements and attended the DC protest that turned into a riot? That's just crazy talk. There's a whole list of events that have lead to this going back to the Obama administrations ratcheting up of racial tensions and escalating through the last 5 years. The Dems have been poking a stick at the GOP for years and years and then act surprised at the fruits of their efforts?

[@johng.sprague4524]

@villa clarise It's an outrageous idea, isn't it?

[@JDubbyDubby]

I like angry Stephen Colbert.

[@missg.5940]

I adore angry Stephen...he rants for me😷

[@lynnjackson8367]

cause he is expressing all of our feelings.

[@atiredfloridian777]

I both love and hate it. I love it for his rants. I hate it for the fact that he has to be this furious to begin with.

[@KristiGay1973]

I love it when we can hear his wife laugh off camera.

[@zyawotha]

The whole of America should be angry

[@chucklepumpkin]

The jokes are great, but I think they're made even better when I can hear the staff members giggling off camera.

[@headsuphockeypodcast2707]

Ben & Jerry’s should make an ice cream called “Double ImPeachMint” it’s doubled the peach 🍑 , doubled the mint with chocolate chips and sea salt inside.

[@beargillium2369]

Would have to be a S(pecial)edition 😉

[@MrQueerDuck]

@@beargillium2369 I see what you did there!

[@Tricia_K]

Oh, you guys are GOOD!🤗😂

[@johng.sprague4524]

I don't eat Ben and Jerry's because I am offended by political shit on products but that's very clever. Hats off to you!

[@christinebenson518]

@@johng.sprague4524 You poor soul. How do you ever deal with the real world since politicians make our laws creating our world?

[@arielhill5711]

who woulda thought the dude from Celebrity Apprentice would make a bad president

[@squirreland]

I think the 63 million who voted against him in 2016 knew. 😔

[@pgtkdngdi1418]

@Ariel Hill 🐴🙉

[@hank1519]

Brilliant and straight from the heart. Thank you, Stephen.

[@cherylsibson8457]

It's a sad day when Little kids have to have more security to go to school than the people's government own house. You should get a medal for the honor and grace you'd helped so many Stephen, thank you for these last four years of giving countries all over the world sanity!

[@NewMessage]

"Lunatic fringe" Ohhhhhh THAT'S what Donnie calls his hairstyle... Apt, really.

[@cindyweir9645]

The “Sammy Davis Hitler” line 😂😂😂😂👍

[@Seventheen]

That McConnell impression was on point 💯

[@jadedoldjoe8709]

I’m gonna be honest, guys: this is a sad day for America. This will be the last time we get to impeach Trump and I’ve so enjoyed the first two times.

[@MichelleIbarraMHAEdD]

Thinking the same! I guess we will have to be happy with all his upcoming indictments.

[@donsurlylyte]

no worries duck, you will get to see him in court and bankrupt again

[@bluebutler6787]

He was impeached once before... this is round 2.

[@diemman70]

😝

[@OnlineKenji]

Let’s hope this one sticks. He needs to be banned from public office

[@JediPhoenix1976]

'Denethor with a haircut..."of course Colbert had to slip in a LOTR reference in somewhere.

[@Xeonerable]

I'd be disappointed if he didn't!

[@konstantinopoulos33]

A slightly more obscure one for most people. At least it was someone who appeared in the films...

[@philipclayberg4928]

@@konstantinopoulos33 Denethor went down in flames. T**** must be one of his fans.

[@bimonsolivar8898]

He also said "Argh, it burns" which might have been a reference to Gollum saying the same when Sam ties him with the elven rope...

[@lyuboantonov]

Will this fiasco ever stop?

[@galloe8933]

Lyubo, should it? I'm in this game for BIG money and Trump is breaking the odds and bending reality and at this rate, I'm taking the whole house home with me! Make out with an armadillo and contract leprosy you big, smelly wonderful Gop-tard! I'm letting it all ride.

[@mauriciosandoval2806]

The next few years will be interesting. My guess is things ratchet up more with Trumpists looking for a new leader. Trumpism is really xenophobia, and we found out just how much of the country is afflicted.

[@DMG380]

I am very sad that they elected Joe Biden, Lyubo. American politics will never be as exciting and entertaining without the orange clown. Tell me how will we feel superior to them now?

[@yew2oob954]

Nope...America's not great again yet. 🙄🙄🙄

[@kanedNunable]

@@DMG380 we can still laugh at their crazy health system and education standards. its all good :P

[@WhatTheFuss]

"Sammy Davis Hitler" sent me!!! LMAO!!! OMG!!!!! Stephen how are you this funny!!????

[@olefella7561]

Wishing everyone here good health, success, and happiness always!

[@SP_3333]

Holy crap. That was a glorious Mitch impersonation. Now I'm scared.

[@danielbarton6451]

Oh snap I almost busted a gut laughing watching this, this was one of the funniest clips I've seen of u Stephen, made me remember why I luv u man

[@cchurchill503]

Stephen is approaching the correct amount of outrage that all our representatives SHOULD BE SHOWING.

[@KittySnicker]

I kept thinking people were saying “Mel Brooks” when they said Mo Brooks and I was really confused. I’m relieved my man Mel Brooks is still awesome.