Kevin McCarthy’s Major Weakness | George Santos’s Lies Should Disqualify Him From Office

The House of Representatives adjourned for the day without electing Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, while new Congressman George Santos has told so many lies that he shouldn’t be sworn into office.
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[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Kevin should ask Brad Raffensperger to find some votes for him

[@salimatoudiop2877]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dianadickerson749]

He probably has along with julie.

[@Tony-723]

Or Katie Hobbs

[@AnthonyJohnson-hl1ru]

🤣🤣🤣😁😁

[@marinamirman7763]

Nice!

[@laalaa99stl]

Huh. I'm reading George Santos' resume and it says _he's_ the current Speaker of the House. 🤷

[@jeffd9782]

😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫🤣🤣🤣

[@jimwind7589]

And he was sworn in!

[@Rugelacharugula]

Shame on you. Is that any way to talk about the former poet laureate of Lithuania…

[@pyrho1]

With politicians like these, the monologue practically writes itself.

[@ShannonJacobs0]

The original business model of KZbin stank, but at least the ads were reasonable. New flood of invasive, repetitive, and offensive ads are EVIL. Google is now fully dedicated to doing any evil that seems profitable. And censoring complaints, too.

[@theborg2638]

@@ShannonJacobs0 Ads? Which ads? I don't see any. Use a pi-hole.

[@VerbalGOAT]

​@Shannon Jacobs that's ironic because they're slogan like 10 years ago was LITERALLY "Do No Evil"

[@squireaudra]

With politicians like these who needs foreign adversaries?

[@daftwerk567]

@@ShannonJacobs0 You have a low bar for evil while using a free product

[@nicolebragg1171]

Such a good monologue I had to watch twice. Barely needed to make up jokes, just telling the facts of the situation is outrageous enough to be hilarious 😂

[@ew5675]

Sick of the BS in Congress... Mccarthy and Santos should leave congress!

[@ChibiHoshiDragon]

And he didn't even use the fact Santos claimed he was out and proud GAY for a DECADE and married when the fact is he is NOT currently married and recently divorced a woman. So NOT for a Decade out and proud

[@rgwak]

I like the part where McCarthy kept losing more votes with every round of votes. 😂🤣

[@firequeen2194]

Jeffries had more votes with fewer members 😂. If Nancy could get a few Republicans to cross the aisle, a Dem would be Speaker, lmao!

[@tarmaque]

@@firequeen2194 It's not Nancy anymore, it's Hakeem. Although I'm certain Nancy has considerable influence.

[@edwardblair4096]

@@tarmaque I think that is what he meant. i.e. Nancy Pelosi convincing 8 Republicans to vote for Jeffries to be the next Speaker. It's unlikely to happen, but quite an upset if it did.

[@claudiajacques2339]

😁😁😁

[@pietrojenkins6901]

So when you're in a hole you keep on digging? Great lesson McCarthy .

[@Opus313]

We've transitioned well from Hershel Walker lie jokes to George Santos lie jokes!

[@gabesarti7184]

Before Hershel walker, we had Madison Cawthorne lie jokes.

[@nugboy420]

Opus hope u had a good new year! I wonder who is next.

[@tracyjackman6515]

Who’s on deck?

[@artfarty9822]

Yes I can see that comedians are going to have lots of great material up to and after Santos resigns and/or is extradited to Brazil

[@haunteddragon9515]

Republicans lie

[@john2477]

The comedy gods have smiled on Steven with the gift of George Santos! 🤡

[@luluzulu3538]

Colbert's return put a huge smile on my face. As an Australian, I follow US politics, and GOP has proved itself to be comedy Gold

[@angelagroves8235]

I agree. Australian politics is so boring compared to the U.S. 😂

[@julesmasseffectmusic]

Yes it's funny to watch Rome fall when you're not a vile Roman.

[@Kreepyb5]

❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯missing him

[@apster2645]

@@angelagroves8235 Yup

[@mikejones5364]

Watch Biden, he will keep you laughing, the dude is lost.

[@shermanculbertson6191]

Being a total liar and scandal ridden is a prerequisite for being in the GOP these days.

[@kateuhler7803]

Definitely

[@jpdemer5]

Those are features, not bugs.

[@DrWoodyII]

@Herneychin Verneryia "Group Of Perps."

[@Woodbug-b7t]

If BS were taxed, the GOP would be broke.

[@Marijuanifornia]

The only reason that they get away with all of it is because everyone else lets them.

[@Azerinth]

Didn't even get to the part where Santos was kicked out for not paying rent but two years later was able to loan himself $700k for his campaign and listed his net worth in the millions, up from 0. This has led to him having simultaneous Local, State, and Federal investigations for possible campaign finance violations and possible false document charges.

[@sharhondahurd2037]

Or when he said he lost several employees to the Pulse night club shooting

[@marinamirman7763]

Or where he is NOT a happily married gay man, but a recently divorced heterosexual.

[@Marijuanifornia]

Now that he's a US politician, he'll be "under investigation" until he decides to resign. He could pay for sex with a teenager, and he'd be fine. He could foment a coup against the US Federal government, and he'd be fine. He could sell missiles to Islamic terrorists, and he'd be fine. Republicans can do whatever they want because Democrats are quivering pussies.

[@davidweyant9356]

Follow the money back to Russia.

[@bwenluck9812]

Oops....

[@kimc5814]

He's a certain level of psychopath to lie with such reckless abandon.

[@dianemitchell1717]

Republicans have made lying a virtue in their party. When facts don’t matter we are truly lost. Thank you, Stephen, for helping me laugh at all the nonsense.

[@humboldthammer]

The problems are in their CHURCHES.

[@johndolan5076]

they are above the law see nixon. at least he quit. santos is a plant in order to get both sides. lol all politicians lie, do self serving things.

[@humboldthammer]

@@johndolan5076 Roger Stone has Nixon's face tattooed on his back in Purple ink, instead of Voldemort under a purple turban. He's Q-Q, like Quirinus Quirell. The Republican CHURCH is the synagogue of Satan, The Catholic Church is the same Whore of Babylon it was in 1517. Vicarius Filii Dei adds up to 666 in Roman Numerals. Final judgment for the churches is 10/12/26 -- Daniel 7: 9-14. Epochal Eclipse April 8th 2024., Matthew 16: 4 Jonah 3: 4-5, 8 Jonah 4: 11

[@mikejones5364]

Sounds like you are still angry the republican party freed the slaves.

[@apoorv35]

Thank goodness Democrats have never lied. There is atleast one party that has morals.

[@Leonaza7]

Thank you Donald Trump for doing this to the GOP. Yes we are witnessing historical moments!

[@ronjohnson21]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@47f0]

Not to nitpick, but you misspelled "hysterical"...

[@graham974]

Are we talking about cowboy Donald Trump or astronaut Donald Trump specifically?

[@thetalkingbear]

And hilarious moments. I love that the DNC is united and the GOP is fractured.

[@HaCaraballo]

@@47f0 Who cares?! I'm sure you won many speling be! Oops I missed spelled...😂

[@jesusislord3321]

SANTOS lied, saying his mother died in the September 11 attacks!??!? That dude is beyond crazy. Who would make up a horrendous lie like that?!? DISTURBING!

[@jacobjones8131]

Fr. Does this guy not have friends or family? Who talks/tolerates him? I see pictures of him smiling with people and I just want to know who they are. Nobody that knows him calls him out?

[@jerryrichardson2799]

@@jacobjones8131 Apparently not, alas.

[@evandaymon8303]

Not mentioned he is now being investigated by brazilian government for his fraud stuff he had done in country which will be interesting to see how that will work out and also could hurt gop whole lot for allowing him to be sworn in the first place. They pretty much set themselves up for failure on that front if he gets convicted

[@hopeandpeace4632]

He is a republican, he had to past the test of being able to lie without shame he PAST WITH A 100% RESULT. BEST IN CLASS

[@alexdasliebe5391]

He also said she actually died of cancer in 2016. Perfect GOP leader, multiple lies that contradict each other.

[@tommyt1971]

Ah, t’was a treat to see you break BOTH those resolutions, Stephen!

[@rca-in-glasgow6781]

The writing was on fire tonight! So happy to see you back Steven!

[@Kinypshun]

Santos is such a gift for comedians. The grift that keeps on giving!

[@nugboy420]

Keeps on griftin’

[@couragekarnga8735]

I hope he goes to jail!

[@kissmysix]

So is Biden.

[@NewMusicWeekly]

A new Trump isn't needed yet.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

Doesn't America have an agreement with Brazil to hand over criminals fleeing justice in Brazil ? We should send Santos to Brazil.

[@dawnw9850]

Imagine making up an entire resume to land a job you're not qualified for, you get hired, your lies are discovered, and...you don't get fired? Yeah, that would totally happen.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

Ever hear of Rachel Dolezal!?

[@aerodroo]

@@lenawagenfuehr53 Dolezal was an NAACP chapter-head in Spokane, WA, not a congressperson, and she was forced to resign and laughed out of public life (mostly by people on the left). You should probably find a better comparison...

[@mauracassidy1762]

SANTOS IS A FUGITIVE ! HE IS ON THE RUN FROM THE BRAZILLIAN AUTHORITIES ! 🏃‍♂️ HE PLED GUILTY TO THE CRIME BUT DID NOT WANT TO DO THE TIME ! 🤣 THIS PATHOLOGICAL LIAR AND CONMAN AND THIEF IS WHO REPUBLICANS WANT TO REPRESENT THEM ! WE CANNOT BE SUPRISED AS HE IS CAST IN THE SAME MOULD AS TRUMP !

[@michaelccozens]

You'd be surprised at the amount and blatancy of resume inflation in corporate America, especially amongst entitled toxic-male dickheads like Santos here. This is who conservatives are, and always have been.

[@flone9872]

If he got away from this, he definitely will aim for a higher office.

[@KittySnicker]

So glad to have you back, Stephen! Hope you had a nice break!

[@Author_Alyssa_Taylor]

Oh baby. SO pleased to see you back. The website SUCKS on keeping us up-to-date. Really quite surprised that He Who Shall Not Be Named's tax papers didn't make it into the monologue.

[@moresalad221]

The fact that McCarthy moved into the speakers office before the votes is hilarious!! 😂 😂

[@jacobjones8131]

I'm not sure who allowed that, but apparently he didn't have an office. Stephen didn't even mention that the part where his interns have to call him "Mr. Speaker" is not recent.

[@claudiajacques2339]

🤣🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤❤❤

[@susanfarley1332]

Arrogant of him.

[@derekstein6193]

Kevin McCarthy has the ambitions of any Slytherin, but the competency of Cornelius Fudge.

[@joylastname3035]

In the 2nd or 3rd vote, Hakeem Jeffries got way more votes than Mccarthy 🤣🤣. HJ got 213 I think and Mccarthy got 202 or so.

[@Leonaza7]

McCarthy saying he’s about putting country first is hysterically ironic considering his past behavior.

[@Woodbug-b7t]

Maybe he was referring to Russia?

[@jesusislord3321]

I cringe, literally, each time he says that. The people ARE NOT falling for that crap!

[@couragekarnga8735]

He's a disaster, and I hope he fades away soon!

[@ichijofestival2576]

To be fair, the part he's not saying out loud is "on the chopping block."

[@MsBerries25]

He's weak and a clown

[@barbarabalogh7779]

Your monologue was hilarious! I needed a good laugh. Thanks Stephen Colbert!

[@debbiedean3165]

It’s great to have you back Stephen 😊.

[@christinamcconnell5416]

Dear lord thank you for being back with your monologue. I'm Northern Irish and found you on-line when he who shall not be named was obviously a pain in your 'neck?' while he was still there. You helped me laugh through covid lockdown here. Your intros are the sharpest and best comedically delivered from the 4 USA 'late' shows I catch. Happy New Year to you and Evie.

[@wplants9793]

I agree, Colbert has the best delivery. And he’s scathingly funny.

[@morebirdsandroses]

He was a pain in the neck...but lower down is how it goes 🤣

[@sosueme66]

Cheers from Munich!

[@stanbyme7874]

Cheers from USA

[@lindaprudhomme6251]

Cheers from Sydney, Australia!

[@NewMessage]

George Santos' name should always be followed by "( If that is his real name...)".

[@lindam9618]

Exactly...I was thinking the same thing!

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Well, that would explain why the companies and schools have no record of him...

[@poisonsumc7426]

...also known as... Anthony Zabrovsky and Anthony Devolder....

[@flyrobin2544]

The writers were on firer with this monologue! 🔥😂

[@kristopherwatkins45]

@Fly Robin Hello! May you have good health, lots of happiness, and a great New Year. How are you doing today? Hope all is well with you and your family?

[@tjmiron2203]

Steve at his finest! Santos makes for comedy gold.

[@mikeoxbig7931]

Last time Kevin tried to become speaker of the house he found himself Home Alone. History repeats itself.

[@evandaymon8303]

It shows he nothing but a coward and person with no backbone. I mean he gave them a promise to give them what people opposed him want but they still dont want him. Not mentioned his case of backtracking too often. Especially with abortion issue with him saying hey leave it up to the states and while later to wanting a national ban. He should not just be speaker but throw out of office for incompetency

[@claudiajacques2339]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@A60PlusBlackLibrarian_Ed.D]

#Priceless 😂😂😂

[@deannadelmar9863]

I pray you are right.

[@cainster]

I don't think Kevin would be smart enough to lay traps. I think he would end up like the Family Guy parody and end up getting shot by the burglars instead.

[@starsabove8059]

We missed you Stephen, Band, The Whole Team! Welcome back! 🎉🎇

[@richardmorrisette8316]

This monologue was 🔥 Kudos to the writers!

[@cathycotton9635]

Wow. In rare form, Steven. Nicely done. 💜💜💜

[@eco2geek.]

It makes you wonder just how bad a candidate would have to be in order for people to not vote for them. Marjorie Taylor Greene, donald trump, now George Santos, the list goes on. Glad you're back from the holidays, Stephen.

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

Never underestimate people's willingness to vote for pure evil out of narrow self-interest and/or sheer spite.

[@shirleyrombough8173]

They just can't govern, can they? Think how much fun we'll have in 2024 when tbese buffoons are trying to run for president. It's more fun than watching them try to pull off a coup. Get out the popcorn, kiddos.

[@couragekarnga8735]

He's such a liar, Stephen gave him half the monologue!

[@danielgehring7437]

The trick is to not convince them to vote for you; it's to make up so many lies about the _other_ side that people are afraid to vote for _them._

[@pietrojenkins6901]

@@Broccoli_Highkicks Herschel Walker can hear you .

[@AndiDuck]

The things that bother me are the easy reckless concessions McCarthy is willing to make for his blind ambition .. and the alternative speakers being suggested for speaker like Andy Biggs, Jim Jordan and others are 1/6 Coup Plotters. "Every failed coup is just practice"- Alex Henderson - Alternet

[@shirleyrombough8173]

Yes, all of this was begun by T@-$p. Look where he has dragged his party.

[@couragekarnga8735]

At this point, I'd almost settle for Mitch Mcconnell!

[@easternsuneasternsun171]

Hey dummy , McCarthy hasn't made any concessions which is exactly why this is happening . And why would releasing all the CRT footage from Jan 6th be such a bad thing ?

[@sheilaboston7051]

Yes, and one of those agreed to demands was to dismantle the Ethics Committee. Par for the course for Republicans.

[@easternsuneasternsun171]

@@sheilaboston7051 not true

[@Mom_sBasement]

Thank god you’re back Stephen. I almost lost the will to live.

[@GV-su9ov]

Truly enjoyed your show tonight, gave me a good laugh.

[@TreeCutterDoug]

What a time to be alive. Thanks for keeping us laughing, Stephen!

[@wawerumwangi4942]

Please spare the distinguished gentleman, maybe he feels in good company.

[@JSkyGemini]

The fact he moved his crap into the office before the vote, is just precious. 😂😂

[@claudiajacques2339]

😃😃😃😃

[@bwenluck9812]

Now *that's* chutzpah!!! 😉

[@christineyeigh2217]

Kevin is just following the GOP Election model Insist you won, Claim your false title wear the emperor's New clothes If questioned Insult the truth.

[@Seren_ity22]

His desperation is sickening.

[@dougrobbins5367]

I'm hoping to get video of him moving his stuff out of the speaker's office, as soon as possible

[@lorrainescandia6267]

Welcome back Stephen and happy new year. You were definitely missed.

[@kathykyle9319]

If any of us lied on our resumes, we would be fired.

[@Leonaza7]

George Santos behavior is indefensible, yet there are republicans on this platform defending him.

[@jackderipper2233]

Santos once played Trivial Pursuit with Jesus Christ. True story.

[@graham974]

Stop being so mean to Santos! The poor man survived 9/11, the Holocaust, and the Spanish Inquisition. 😢

[@rtqii]

George Santos is the former commander of Seal Team Six and personally took down Bin Laden when George W Bush was Commander in Chief. It is disgusting what hated liberals are doing to this American Hero!!!

[@DracoMagnius]

@@graham974 I hear he was a soldier in the Crusades.

[@josephmorgan3058]

At least his charges in Brazil prove he is qualified for Congress -- he can spend other people's money!

[@sirdrakey]

Awe! Poor Kevin! Couldn't happen to a more deserving person

[@bl3788]

Stephen you’re a comedic genius.

[@angiebear8727]

At 6 times currently. Will be going on to 7 at 8pm. Will we break the 9 vote record? Hmmmm. Got my popcorn 🍿

[@kristopherwatkins45]

@Angiebear Hello! May you have good health, lots of happiness, and a great New Year. How are you doing today? Hope all is well with you and your family?

[@andreask9382]

When the jokes write themselves. Simply brilliant.

[@mho...]

Basically Jon Stewarts legacy, just telling us what "our leaders" really do & thats crazy enough 😅

[@christopherheckman7957]

"When the jokes write themselves" is a comment that writes itself.

[@gaypatterson4446]

@@mho... It’s too bad nobody listened to Mr. Carlin.

[@nadt5547]

Welcome back Stephen. I missed you. Hope you had a wonderful break and Christmas. So much happened while you were away and I needed you to make it funny.

[@mayge1234]

When I was in college I knew a guy who claimed that he opened up for Rush playing just his bass and that Geddy Lee bowed to him. He also claimed he, no lie, worked for the CIA and on a mission in Brazil his plane crashed and he had to do emergency brain surgery on himself using a Number 2 pencil. Im thinking there’s a family relation with Santos.

[@carinaaraujo4243]

Yeah. Steven is back. I fell asleep before the new year countdown. But I am awake for the late show.😂

[@NewMessage]

Gotta say... 2023 startin' out a whole lot better than I feared it would... Dare I hope?

[@couragekarnga8735]

There's one last hit of hope in my emotional bong!

[@Marijuanifornia]

We're all drinking plastic and guns are the leading cause of death among US children. WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Do it, it is always pleasant to hope.

[@TreyVittetoeMusic]

15-20 years from now I will look back on this horrible, chaotic time in US history and think, how would I have ever gotten through it without Stephen Colbert?😎

[@superjuliebraun3203]

"Mr. Speaker" - bwah-hahahaha! I can't stop laughing, oh lord, it's been a long 6 years.

[@notnef]

So happy to see Stephen is back! I could also use a drink right about now! Drink responsibly folks!

[@johnbrowne3950]

Colbert is back because he missed all that Democrat payola he lives off of.

[@TentinQuarantino_]

I’m trying to do dry January but I think I might need some weed for tomorrow 😂

[@TentinQuarantino_]

I’m trying to do dry January but I think I might need some weed for tomorrow 😂

[@TentinQuarantino_]

I’m trying to do dry January but I think I might need some weed for tomorrow 😂

[@mkween4285]

@@johnbrowne3950or because it’s his job to entertain and people love him except for right wing snowflakes?

[@ichijofestival2576]

Happy New Year, everybody! Despite Republicans' best efforts, you've survived yet again. Good job, congratulations, and good luck.

[@erickborling1302]

Survived? Not sure if I'm gonna make it.

[@couragekarnga8735]

And next year, democracy will kick the GOP's ass again!

[@garfield2439]

Unfortunately 😞😥😿

[@starrgod7671]

Thanks, Stephen. Your wit helps make that pos Santos’ designation as a Congressman palatable. With provable facts of his blatant, pathological lies, I don’t understand why he isn’t automatically ineligible to hold office. What happened to our political system? Supreme Court Justices interfere with their spouse’s case. Wut da fuq is happening in America? Failed dynasty?

[@psmith9789]

You killed it that nite Colbert!

[@rgwak]

If McCarthy announces that he's lowering the minimum age for interns to 15, you know he just won Matt Gaetz' vote! 😬

[@claudiajacques2339]

😂😂😂😭😭😭😱😱😱🙏🙏

[@pemdechen6300]

Hahaha..... brutal!

[@treetopjones737]

Matt will pay them with Venmo.

[@kenjackson8078]

Hilarious but horrifyingly true...

[@abelis644]

BADUM TSHHHHH!!!🥁 Good one!!!😅

[@paulmccoy2576]

Stephen’s writing team had an easy day today. There were basically no jokes. Just Stephen reading the actual headlines was funny enough.

[@eddapultstab2078]

Its tragic really, those writers spent years learning to produce sick burns, but the jokes just write themselves........

[@hushmoney2058]

With Biden ????

[@cruzyla]

That’s the problem. The GOP is putting comedians out of business 😂

[@UberLummox]

@@hushmoney2058 Tr*mp lost, son. You're gonna have to be a big boy and accept it one day.

[@hushmoney2058]

@@UberLummox America Lost with inflation Gas Prices and over 8% interest a 300k loan at the start of the year was1300 now the same Loan is 2400 America lost, son. You're gonna have to be a big boy and accept it one day.

[@alfreddeneumann]

America....how is George Santos not disqualified from taking up his congressional seat???? 😳

[@jimgriffiths9071]

George Santos even lied about his real name. What needs to be answered is exactly who is funding him.

[@melchiorvonsternberg844]

Let the blood hounds start...

[@vonniedemers5683]

If you lie on a job app and they find out later you can be fired so why isn't he fired?

[@SpaceForceCommander]

It would be funny if Kevin McCarthy unpacked his belongings, and then finds out he lost and have to repack everything again.

[@flapkatt6094]

The people who have to pack it all up again and move it, then unpack it, those are the ones I feel for. McK doesn't give a rats ass about anyone but himself. Damn I miss Nancy already.

[@claudiajacques2339]

🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤❤

[@whatabout..]

They might discover that mcrat has been holding onto a couple more secret documents for safe keeping for his best friend.

[@janinecox256]

Touché

[@bipolarminddroppings]

How did all these lies not get exposed during the campaign? Just ridiculous...

[@oldmoodyfooka3038]

6:00 “George..Is This UR Macaroni Necklace!!”😂😂 I Literally Just Pissed My Diaper😊

[@paulabrown6840]

It’ll be fun watching his things being wheeled out of the Speakers office! 😂 Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy! 😆

[@whatabout..]

They might wanna check those totes for some secret documents he's keeping safe for his best friend!

[@jpdemer5]

It would be hilarious if Brazil asked the US to send him back.

[@jindrich1944]

It’s cold in Canada. But what warms our hearts is to watch Americans hammering each other, left and right. 😊

[@katicabogar24]

Schadenfreude remains my all time favourite word.

[@zelmatrix731]

Everyone in the making of the Late Show, needs to stand up and take a bow at the end of the show. Everyone is doing fantastic work. Let's try to keep moving ahead and do the best we can. Maybe we can make change.

[@colonizingpuertoricoisunde2971]

Right wing democrats need to pass dc statehood and expand the supreme court

[@tonygrowley5275]

Yeah, watching TV is the way to make change.. (eyes rolling)

[@dianemitchell1717]

Stephen’s main speech writer is a comic genius.

[@Phonton]

Ooh my heart jumped with joy as soon as I saw a brand new fresh Colbert Monologue!! 😁🥳😍

[@juliusbishop3629]

I worked for a moving company and the last job I did was for a newly divorced couple. We spent the whole day putting stuff in the truck just to take it out before the haul. Speaker's office could be the same deal.

[@kaylinsmith6921]

If you ever wondered why men don't understand consent, you need only look at the strategy of "wearing down his dissenters until they gave him the gavel." It's not a coincidence.

[@54mgtf22]

Lying George is the gift that just keeps giving.

[@johnnyhunter]

*grift

[@Opus313]

Happy New Year everyone! Keep the popcorn and beverages handy. Looks like this will be a fun one!

[@utezahn3174]

Fun to see our tax dollars at work …

[@couragekarnga8735]

I'm passing you all a virtual bong!

[@melchiorvonsternberg844]

@@utezahn3174 With this sooo German name, you're an American?

[@utezahn3174]

@@melchiorvonsternberg844 living in the US of A, German name and all.

[@melchiorvonsternberg844]

@@utezahn3174 Yep! That was in my mind. Sorry for you...

[@owenoulton9312]

You can't make stuff like this... And you didn't have to. The comedy literally writes itself!

[@XSpImmaLion]

Please tell me that there are laws and rules in place to put George Santos in jail, please. Preferably one that will extradite him back to Brazil so that he can spend time in one of our very nice jails, not add to the jail population in the US.

[@Tuturial464]

Kevin McCarthy has sold his soul to the B.I.g.o.t and deserve this madness he build for himself. A losing streak. Though he deserves the worst. Even if he wins, he’s got the biggest losing streak of his life. His life

[@kittys.2870]

He lost THREE TIMES.

[@JohnDoe-jh5yr]

So far

[@bthsr7113]

So..... we're going to make Santos face that jail time right? Please?

[@RobinaB530]

Kevin moved into the speakers office prematurely and Matt Gaetz has formally asked that he be told to leave it. Only the best.

[@justjoan4010]

“Stay hydrated, this may take a while”. Hysterical 😅😅😅 Stephen.

[@thurayya8905]

The first day of school is always difficult, especially for the unpopular girls, Kevin McCarthy and George Santos, who were seen crying in the first floor lavatory.

[@srbushman]

If he was a dem, Chuck and Nancy would’ve forced him to resign before half of this stuff was discovered. GOP is a catastrophic mess. And like the dems in the House, I’m grabbing my popcorn!

[@Sandi-ke9mi]

As a California resident, I just say no to McCarthy. Good to know the GOP is on to him too.

[@srf2112]

"On what historians are calling his face" 4:45 a.m. and Stephen already has me rolling. Gonna be a good day.

[@srf2112]

When Stephen came out swinging at McCarthy you knew it was gonna be a great monologue.

[@scaryterry9027]

I missed Steven's take on politics over the holidays.😎

[@itbarthur4u]

We need to know more about Rep. Kevin McCarthy's involvement in Jan 6.

[@andrewmathewson341]

Man, it's good to have Stephen back!

[@mm-yt8sf]

it's surprising that as a society we think it's important enough to have truth in advertising products to pass laws about it but anything goes with choosing elected officials

[@kellykeefe3610]

sad

[@jackie6903]

Good point! And these conmen are making decisions for all of us at the highest level.

[@edwardneuman6061]

IDK about anybody else, but I don't think these are the kind of examples we should be setting for our kids.

[@ronp2644]

The same people hold back truth in elected officials as the ones holding back truth in news and advertising (and anything else) as much as possible: the CANCER that is the GOP. If it were up to them, we'd be kissing Putin's ass and infested with FASCISTS in our leadership all over! Keep that in mind.

[@ronp2644]

@@RavenStealstheNight Simple answers: the Republican cancer in our society. Nothing matters but their money and power.

[@Katseye102]

It’s been 6 times as of this moment that he’s lost….wow!!! 🤔

[@kristopherwatkins45]

@Catherine Ocon Hello! May you have good health, lots of happiness, and a great New Year. How are you doing today? Hope all is well with you and your family?

[@joshuafass5841]

Oh please! Let Santos remain in office, just so he can be extradited to Brazil a few months later.

[@luciamiller1555]

Omg! You can’t imagine how we’ve missed you every night of your well-deserved but luxurious two weeks’ vacay while we were holding down the fort at work with no comedic respite after a long hard work day. When I heard the 3pm joyous news re McCarthy’s loss I began salivating in anticipation of the LSSC monologue dissecting it all. Stephen and writers, you do not disappoint. Thank you for being the laugh out loud belly laughs back to our evenings! Pure delight😂🎉

[@luciamiller1555]

*bringing*

[@mrt1151]

@@luciamiller1555 ❤ Yes! He's definitely bringing it!

[@martinshillitoe4735]

It’s totally astounding that Santos is allowed to become a congressman at all.

[@carmennurse8641]

Kevin needs santos to get elected house speaker and after that they’ll through him under the proverbial bus

[@christopherheckman7957]

Why didn't his Democratic opponent do ANY research? I mean, googling for five minutes should have brought up a few of these.

[@carmennurse8641]

@@christopherheckman7957 I honestly believe that this is the way it was supposed to happen because it has brought the GQP full circle to show the nation who they really are. What’s that song Cher and Sonny Bono use to sing?…something about tramps and thieves???

[@barbaragalliera9846]

We should be ashamed of our Gov. For letting Santos get sworn in.

[@christopherheckman7957]

@@carmennurse8641 Yep. "The Gang That Couldn't Legislate Straight".

[@JennFaeAge]

It's always a "great" sign for how well you're going to fix something if you can't even stop arguing about who's going to be the boss

[@jschuler53]

Ej. I vote for the Dominatrix--they're always effectively in charge.

[@jamessmith-pf5zf]

@@jschuler53 I prefer to avoid women with whips. Just a personal thing. lol

[@couragekarnga8735]

Well, the Dems just nominated a black man for Speaker, and Kevin has now lost a fifth vote!

[@DippyHippie]

YAY! I’ll gloat for you,Mr. Colbert!😂👏👏🏼👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾

[@Kwatcher100]

@@couragekarnga8735 6

[@katherinekurzius290]

"...lying about your high school is SAD'! Hear that, Donnie?

[@madaknevarski6478]

Happy New Year Stephen, looking forward to more laughs in '23

[@WestCoastStoic]

Watching and laughing and breaking my NY resolutions with a little drinkie in my Is Potato mug. Cheers!

[@Mark-pp7jy]

I've been watching the "Speaker" votes with the volume on mute, and then imagining some of the conversations going on between votes. You know some of them are "Hoping that MFer falls flat on his face", and then patting McCarthy on the back as he walks by. Hilarious!

[@ss0108Thx]

Re George Santos.........NY state constitution: Any citizen within the officeholder's district may submit an application for removal to the local branch of the appellate division of the supreme court for any misconduct, maladministration, malfeasance or malversation

[@Mallykins]

Thank god you’re back, Stephen!

[@kristopherwatkins45]

@Jamie Turner Hello! May you have good health, lots of happiness, and a great New Year. How are you doing today? Hope all is well with you and your family?