Why is Ron DeSantis Wearing Lifts? | Donald Trump v. The People | Biden’s Chilling AI Warning

Stephen tries out Gov. DeSantis’s cowboy boots trick, the former president’s five court cases are chasing him down the campaign trail, and the current president issued an executive order to protect us from the dangers of artificial intelligence. #Colbert #Comedy #Monologue
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[@bubbispapa2053]

If Rhonda Santis keeps wearing high heels, he'll be outlawed in his own state by his own laws. 😏

[@karlgoldscheider8789]

😂🎉

[@moonandstars4690]

Lmao 🤣

[@okkietrooy6841]

If his jobapplication for president is not succesful, he still has a second option: M&Ms cartoon with high heels. Acvording to Tucker there is an opening in the cartoon family. They need desperately an M&,Ms character with high heels.

[@pamlewis1183]

LMAO 😂

[@nursem65]

Yep, and he wears makeup...

[@johnnelson5503]

DeSantis has Western boots, not cowboy boots. The difference? With cowboy boots the bull**it is on the outside...

[@SunFlower-xr2ov]

Now that's funny.

[@annenelson5656]

Good one! 👍🏻

[@davidgoosen1633]

Yeah that's really funny that's really funny and really quite true!!!

[@Fixorfish]

Haven't heard that delineation, western vs. Cowboy, since about 1962. I was all day with my rancher uncle and heard it while we were at the local feedstore in rural Kansas. Repeated it to my sister that evening...unfortunately Mom overheard and washed my mouth out with soap ! My gratitude for reminding me of that quip ! (And so spot on for Ron....are his eyes brown, as well ???)

[@Markus_Andrew]

I'll pay that one 😂

[@marutakelers1856]

"you don't need makeup, everyone knows you're a clown" bravo, to whoever wrote that perfect line!

[@miskabednjak5141]

He apologized real quick because he's owned

[@gabrielortiz1648]

😂😂😂😂

[@catebrooks6779]

Yas🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂

[@Darcnhife]

As a lover of clowns, I am less than pleased with the comparison.

[@Bunkerdwarfputin]

@@miskabednjak5141 If you look this stupid in print, I can only imagine how asinine you sound in person 😅

[@C0Y0TE5]

It's not lifts in DeSantis' boots. It's hooves.

[@worf7271]

Not sure why the GOP is so opposed to drag when their top guys like to wear heels and makeup.

[@kathybyerly7904]

I KNOW RIGHT!!!! VOTE BLUE.

[@dawnsmith9596]

That is a point I like to make to MAGAts, as well! LOL!

[@Nancy-tr5fi]

Yep, got to get these MAGatts, are putting up such a fuss, ....oh no no gay oh god!,,get those boots on, get Donny Jr. in his makeup he called for, just today, that along with HIS white powder. sniff snif

[@realplato2575]

And wigs

[@rileyfuckingrifle]

Shit, Cawthorn was straight up pretty. 😂

[@FablestoneSeries]

So let's get this straight, he lied about his earnings to get on the Forbes list, then tried to use the Forbes list as evidence to support his lie.

[@LD86]

Pretty much. He also lied about being 215lbs and 6'3.

[@Sinyao]

Honestly reminds me how RT gets other people to use them as a source to sell a lie, then use those people as a source when people ask them to back up their lies.

[@bhudilokhuza]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@grmpEqweer]

He lies about 80x per hour.

[@sideshowbob]

Then he rolled up the Forbes & spanked a porn star with it.

[@NickC_222]

There's a hilarious irony about DeSantis being angry about the "Ronda Santis" thing, and him literally wearing secret stilettos lmao.

[@thomandstacieverroad8417]

"everybody already knows you're a clown" wins the "burn of the week" award!

[@charlesmartin1121]

"Everyone knows your a clown." Don Jr. is gonna need make-up to hide that sick burn!

[@jonjensen2524]

Loved that one! And when Stephen said "They had to go someplace no one ever goes...." I wondered who was about to get burned. So join the club, Chris Christie.

[@Slo-ryde]

@@jonjensen2524pence would have been a better choice!

[@itsjustme8947]

He can always get some from daddy. Makeup, that is.

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

Oh🤬😂😂😂😂😂 😂😂😂😂😂.

[@RandallChase1]

As a Texan, I can tell you those boots are hiding something!

[@DneilB007]

Hooves?

[@wintercame]

@@DneilB007 😳

[@annenelson5656]

All cowboy boots and no cowboy

[@ftan59]

​@@DneilB007😂😂😂

[@susanfanning9480]

Lord have mercy. I'm an old, old retired nurse but I'm laughing at this boots thing. Shame on you!👵👍😄😄😊

[@landonewts]

As many are pointing out, let anyone who wants to wear makeup, slather on bronzer, dye their hair, wear high heels… they just don’t get to turn around and ban drag shows. Life’s too short, and we do have bigger fish to fry here.

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

HERE HERE.

[@mungodegrijalva822]

Given your keen observation, I see another indictment coming to the creepy, orange clown. Florida is going to try & ban his transgender or is transvestite act. It's against the law down there. Can she still wear all his women's ensemble in jail in Florida?

[@youtubesuxdik]

Drags are gross and if you are one/you are too. Probably a ped like the rest as well. Similar to your favorite president ; biden.😊

[@Meg-vn4ci]

Ironic because at minimum he has so much in common with drag queens, l would say l believe he is a drag queen

[@user-ii3vn8tn3q]

We are making America great again. We are going to vote out congress who supported Trump.

[@fentin480]

Both DeSatan and Trump wear lifts, and Trump wears a girdle. Trump wears bronzer. It's confusing because I thought MAGAts were against men wearing makeup.

[@LD86]

The Devil went down to Georgia....and he got indicted! LOL

[@elkende]

thought they were against gender affirmation too

[@susanb326]

😂😅😊

[@sevenprovinces]

Putin too, there are some great home-brewn documentaries out there about Putin, his private insecurities (of which his lack of height is a big one). Putin basically wears custom made high-heels masquerading as dress shoes. The irony considering his stance on trans rights isn't lost on me.

[@travisthornton1792]

Trump wears Spanx

[@derekflegg2670]

DeSantis isn't wearing lifts, he's hiding his cloven hooves...

[@JoeNarbaiz]

Maybe MTG should wear boots!

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@jenrutherford6690]

😂

[@JeanineLaMonica_fem]

LMAO..."Governor, are you wearing lifts, or are you just happy to see me?" Nothing beats waking up to coffee & comedy 😀

[@JohnWickPotter]

Had to rewind it when Trump essentially said he invented the US. Thought I was tripping 😂

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

Like I invented the stone age🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@deuceydee3506]

Don't forget his brilliant discovery of how it's spelled U-S... US 🤯

[@B_Bodziak]

"Junior loves to powder his nose ". So, accurate

[@tettazwo9865]

Stop making fun of Rhonda Santis in heels! Drag is not a crime!

[@shirleyrombough8173]

Which Rhonda Santis are we talking about?

[@firstlast-gn5bo]

It’s the hypocrisy, tettazwo, the hypocrisy.

[@tjw1861]

Yes very trumpian of him

[@brendashelonko2149]

Well, it is in THAT makeup!

[@davekay9495]

It is if anyone else does it😮

[@jmulvey371]

See, we'll let a sociopath run our country, but when he tries to own an NFL team, that's where we draw the line. 🏈

[@amie6085]

That is hilarious, sad and true, all at the same time.

[@mauriciomdea]

Priorities!

[@TheGuinever]

American VALUES.

[@AtomicBuffalo]

It's okay to steal from and screw the rabble, but you don't mess with the owner class.

[@trevorD1156]

No, owners are far smarter than the average American and saw Trump for the con artist he was. If you weren't aware Trump scuttled the entire USFL in an unbelievably selfish attempt to get a team in the 80's so by the time he tried to buy the bills 15 years later they already knew he was a selfish psychopath that would make everything in the NFL about him.

[@jamesmoseley5428]

It’s ironic how much DeSantis is against drag queens. His ability to walk in heels is something only Ru Paul could match. Very angelic Ron. And a little naughty girl.

[@hb4196]

The ones making the biggest stink are often closet cases themselves.

[@heyheytaytay]

I'm a full-fledged gay dude, and my gaydar goes off the charts every time I hear Ron DeSantis talk. Quit living a lie, Ron, and embrace your true self.

[@mapples007]

😂Great handle, HeyHey.👍

[@rcpilot179]

Exactly. Be likeable Ron!!

[@zbagz01]

That would explain his obsession with anything gay.

[@transcendentalidiot3321]

I get that feeling too from a lot of the more vocal anti-LGBQT Republicans. It's a "methinks he doth protest too much" sorta vibe.😀

[@moonandstars4690]

😉

[@mypillowguy445]

DeSantis' heels are higher than his poll numbers.

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@topper1212]

Boom!

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

@@topper1212 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@debrajames6286]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@nstark1066]

Love Stephen's comedy writers! The powdering his nose comment was spot on when describing Don, Jr.😂

[@bluegreenglue6565]

Men being afraid of their actual height is a shame. It's foolish that there are still bizarre social judgements about physical attributes, when most of us just don't give a damn (and may even find it endearing) when a man is short, bald, stocky, hairy, or other trendy-to-dis features. That Desantis wears lifts isn't shameful, but he's already clown enough that whatever he does just adds to his foolishness.

[@thelexicon7294]

Especially true when you take into account all the things he isn’t embarrassed of.

[@aggressiveattitudeera887]

"Obviously, he didn't mean that kind of makeup. He just loves to powder his nose."

[@Slo-ryde]

That was genius !…,,, those writers kick ass!

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

Sure😄.

[@aaron9526]

Been having a bad day till i heard Stephen walking up to the camera while swinging his arms “I’m a cowboy.” 😂😭😂 Thank you for that Stephen Colbert you the 👑🤴🏼

[@TheChonaman]

Loved the Joe Biden (AI) ending. Truly funny, and frightening at the same time.

[@ayomideawe802]

I'm Nigerian and I'm not even mad at the scam joke. Too accurate 😂😂😂

[@B_Bodziak]

Its OBVIOUS DeSantis is wearing lifts. Who cares about his shoes when his policies and neliefs are so bad.

[@peggedyourdad9560]

It’s just the sprinkles on top, not only are just beliefs and policies terrible but he’s also so insecure that he feels the need to wear lifts along with cowboy boots.

[@Saje3D]

His beliefs and policies are easy to detest, but harder to mock. The fact he’s a little fascist man child, on the other hand…

[@pietrojenkins6901]

@@peggedyourdad9560 you mean his racist policies/beliefs ?

[@tx_gal6518]

Because the types of people who would potentially vote for him DO care about appearance. They are the worst amongst us who embrace uber macho: womanizing, cussing, name calling, cruelty, guns, violence, cheating, lying…

[@CS-pi5oc]

It’s proof that his behavior is linked to little angry man syndrome. He overlooks his state to care more abt his height.

[@lolawants2008]

The delivery on that opener is why Stephen is a master of his craft 👏 I bow to you, sir 🙏

[@whiskyjames4200]

Wheeps!

[@donapaulen8700]

He is classless P R I C K.

[@feranks3211]

I absolutely adore the joke per information ratio of these monologues❤

[@tenestetubo]

The cowboy boot segment is just off the wall, especially when rolling the pants up. Only Colbert can pull that one up; I'm literally rolf

[@SpaceForceCommander]

First, Ron fails with white rubber boots. Now, he fails with lift boots.

[@MyMarsham]

He may have more luck with thigh-highs.

[@amberandrews6842]

The white boots had lifts too!

[@chenzen1578]

I think boots are his achilles-heal

[@halibaitor]

​@@chenzen1578 I wonder what it is that he's trying to heal.

[@SpaceForceCommander]

@@chenzen1578 Excellent comment. Wish I thought of it. Well done! 👍

[@lindasnowden7862]

I saw a video of him walking across a stage and you could really tell his boots are too big for him. He walked like a diver still wearing foot flippers. It was very funny to watch. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tootieq6527]

It reminded me of when my sons were little, and would try to walk in their Daddy’s boots, except they looked cute, and DeSantis looked ridiculous.

[@mungodegrijalva822]

I was overwhelmed with laughter. He is trying to play the buffoon. The right reaction to this clown is laughter. Ha Ha Ha!

[@logd27]

Crazy how some people haven’t heard of High Heel Ron. I’m Canadian and this was news like a couple months ago. 😂

[@garrybrown3165]

"He looks like a dope." He IS a dope. And his toes ARE happy to see you! Go Steven!!!😀

[@lolawants2008]

Also what’s funny is it’s more than likely Trump also wears lifts, as well as a girdle most the time

[@scorpnov13]

Depends, that’s why he’s a drip

[@rcpilot179]

​@@scorpnov13I'm surprised that he doesn't get a sponsorship and endorsement from Depends for his championship caliber on the greens.

[@bradleyheck7204]

So do his sons. Hence the Centaur Stance that they all have.

[@annenelson5656]

Actually I think *rump is fairly tall but that FBI guy he fired was at least a head and a half taller. *rump just uses a strap-on when he can pay a girl enough to stand him for 5 seconds.

[@MariaGutierrez-zk8fx]

And a dump in a diaper

[@nomenclature9373]

On the plus side, DeSantis is not wearing the gogo boots.

[@bcshelby4926]

...wait a bit, because he'll do that to show he's a real "swinger".

[@Canuckmom128]

Feel the Burn, Rhonda ! Also, (and as an homage to the Matthew Perry) could Junior Trump BE any more odious or punchable? What a total DB…just like Daddy. I was listening to a Podcast yesterday, and some Ad pops up, selling some gizmo from China, and the voice over was Barrack Obama’s voice. I damn near did a spit take take with my coffee. This AI crap is going to be a shit show…buckle in. 😱🤯😵‍💫

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

Thanks for the warning 😳.

[@helkas3316]

Im voting for President Biden and so is my entire family 💙

[@charlesmartin1121]

DeSantis is down in the polls, so he needs a little lift (literally).

[@tytn9978]

nice pun ... almost uplifting one might say!

[@nicholasstocker8864]

Ha! Nice.

[@Count_Smackula]

Ba dum Tiss!

[@whiskyjames4200]

Oh yeah!🇺🇲💙

[@juicyfruit4378]

With those boots, I’m sure he’s an expert “poll dancer.”😂😂😂

[@nessuno9945]

It's so ironic that it was Don Jr. Who called De Santis out for boosting his height, when his father was photograghed wearing lifts! That's why he always leans forward.

[@ee1177]

Yes! And it's why he had trouble walking down the ramp.

[@freya8133]

The Trumps are nothing if not hypocrites (oh yeah, there's the criminal thing....)

[@Markus_Andrew]

@@ee1177 Hey, everybody knows he RAN down that ramp! He said so himself, and as his supporters like to tell us, he never lies... 🤥

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

​@@Markus_AndrewLies 🤥 where?😂🤣.

[@Meg-vn4ci]

It's why he looks like he has a peace of 2by4 up his arse

[@jovonrichardson4706]

Such a great monologue tonight! So on point 🎉 love it! My kids (20/16) call you "TV Grandpa" because I watch you consistently and we truly appreciate your take on the world news! Tonight's monologue was sooooo funny and engaging! Excellent work my guy

[@lauriesmyla5376]

Whatever the foot wear, he is a little man in character and intelligence!

[@IHScoutII]

We're not outta the woods yet, vote against all maga mayhem

[@JethroBodineWhooWee69]

Don’t be scared lil sheepy🤣…I’ll protect you from orange man, Merica!🇺🇸❤️🍊2024!

[@mvsmvs8428]

biden got no chance only people who like thier women with willies are going to vote for him, you know all the heshe they them no gender leftests.

[@kurks001]

​@@JethroBodineWhooWee69u rly thought you were doin something with this acct lol

[@JethroBodineWhooWee69]

@@kurks001 All in good fun my friend🤣

[@kpepperl319]

This is just the beginning... Most of Congress GQP are more extreme than trump because... Easily manipulated people are a bottomless ATM

[@argyle2061]

Steve in cowboy boots made my week.

[@anitralarae_mahjacat]

Those Shapely Calves 😻

[@mauriciomdea]

You guys were on fire tonight! Best monologue since the strike!

[@dhphotographix]

Stephen super crisp with the delivery and punch lines!

[@evifnoskcaj]

I wish I was in that audience so I could have obnoxiously whistled at Stephen for showing off his legs and boots. 😂 Absolutely crushed the monologue tonight! Reminded me of the Colbert Report days! ❤

[@pennymitchell8523]

...and those knees🙂🤭🥰

[@traildoggy]

Knee length shorts with a suit jacket and cowboy boots really needs to become a thing.

[@donaldyoung9002]

They need to become a thing of the past.

[@warrenmilford6848]

Those lifts in Ron's boots are really major additions, probably 2 to 3 inches at least. You can actually see the edge of his foot, and the angle it's at, pressed against the side of the boots at 1-43. It looks like it's close to a 45-degree angle. It would be awkward and uncomfortable to walk with them I'd reckon.

[@deejay4922]

Yes, Stephen has good writers. Welcome back.

[@Slo-ryde]

“ he just loves to powder his nose”…….. pure writing genius!

[@47f0]

DeSantis isn't wearing lifts - the boots are actually to disguise his cloven hooves.

[@johnhipp8267]

Matt Gaetz needs one of those stovepipe hats.

[@kelvin.008]

Even after the death of Donald Trump, there will be other 'Trumps'.America has to change its laws and educate its people 😊

[@liamevans1508]

Hard when funding for education keeps getting cut

[@rogerorlando2349]

Especially from people like you. I hope your not of draft age because you are going to war my friend.

[@homerj.simpson7562]

...but but but evrafung y'alls need know is in a bible!!!!!

[@Jxrfv456y]

Trust me, the majority of us desperately want everyone to be educated but some are very resistant to learning. They're crying about their religious freedom, parental rights, and "communism" whenever we try to fund and standardize schools. Hopefully the republican party disintegrates from infighting between regular conservatives and maga die hards.

[@walterjacksn1466]

That should be "miseducate" the IDIOT CLOWNS!!!

[@averywight]

Colbert is on FIRE tonight (more than usual)!!!

[@tdsoldier3198]

I wish Florida had given DeSantis the boot in 2022. But he certainly won't be president anytime soon. And I hope Trump is never president again too.

[@veryberry39]

We tried. :(

[@dometalican1990]

We tried and it was brutally close. Even then, the other guy might have been a wolf in sheep's clothing so we were doomed from the start.

[@jcoopes5604]

Vote 🗳️

[@davekay9495]

I tried at the polls. Never again. Florida is fixed to be red and has been since 2000. Voting isn't secure for Dems in this state

[@carlrodrigues6919]

From your lips to God's ears ..FDT

[@camelshit446]

*_"I never worked for me, I only met myself a few times, I hardly even know me!"_* - trump, in the not too distant future

[@anitaevans5361]

I said 'Sir' to myself 🤡🍄

[@andyb1653]

"He was a low-level employee of my Administration, I only met the guy once and he only served a single term"

[@cheshirecat6518]

Wait till he starts calling himself a "fat loser"! 😂

[@camelshit446]

​@cheshirecat6518 And he'll probably be telling us "I'm not my type"

[@Mr_Grimbley]

Let's just hope he doesn't ever say, 'I came to myself with tears in my eyes.'

[@terrancekayton007]

Great monologue, guys and gals! I was rollin’ the entire time 😂.

[@rosemarymceathron4037]

Dear Stephen. I'm happy that you are back on the air. Really missed you those terrible five months you were gone. You always give a lift to my day. Thank you. 😊

[@yurielcundangan9090]

What a circus of deplorable the GOP has become. A very dark day in Us history.🎉

[@apepmedia3059]

The real one, of the Lizard People one? Asking for a friend.

[@marvinmartin4692]

It’s as though republicans are just a bunch of carnies!

[@therealhiesenberg2731]

Considering the fbi did the thing with Clinton's campaign i am perfectly fine with starting a trial around that day

[@artbargra]

Funny how that doesn't even cross his mind, innit? It's almost like Republicans had selective memory or something.

[@pdxpete48]

I am so glad Stephen is back!!😄

[@Ghostwolf82]

Stephen, you are absolutely on fire in this video. Thank you for helping to spread the greatest gift in these dark times… laughter.

[@wtf1185]

I grew up riding horses and most everybody I knew wore boots with the 2-1/2 inch riding heel, and I never ever saw a pair with curled up toes like that. Well, I mean what do you expect he's a republican, and just like fish gotta swim and birds gotta fly, republicans gotta lie.

[@Dadtheimpaler]

I thought that Stephen's boots were curled up at the toes almost as much as Ron's, which seemed to undermine his whole point. If I were DeSantis and responding to this, I think it would be a pretty easy win. But I'm no cowboy boot expert.

[@irenafarm]

I think the boots Colbert had on, were extremely large. The shaft was popping back and forth when he was jigging. I’m guessing they dug them out of Costuming at the last minute.

[@wtf1185]

@@Dadtheimpaler Nah, that's normal for cowboy boots, it's how they're made. Satan's boots, oh, excuse me DEsatan's boots though, were curled up like elf shoes.

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

Ain't that the truth 😂.

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

​@@DadtheimpalerColbert isn't running for political office.

[@yurielcundangan9090]

What a circus of deplorable the GOP has become. A very dark day in Us history❤❤

[@bradleyheck7204]

A very dark fifty years, now.

[@Annapurna818]

More deplorable than Biden?

[@ronaldbarker5407]

Vote blue

[@davekay9495]

​@@ronaldbarker5407I do

[@shirleydietsch1279]

Yep, Hillary was right, and won the popular vote.

[@ChantalQC1969]

LOVE tonight's segment!

[@MarthaRoseMoore415]

Good gravy, I missed you people!!! Hooray for UNIONS and those with whom they collectively bargain ❤❤❤ Thanks for the laughs.

[@elizabethzon569]

The "powdering his nose" joke was very funny. I think it was said too fast that it was not caught by the audience.

[@atisharahbar]

The Joe Biden skit was Stephen's way of showing, how close AI is to perfection and an actual topic of concern.

[@chelsealindsay4821]

If they'd used a prompt that said "Coal Bear" instead of "Colbert", it would've been perfect. As it is, it's still scarily accurate!

[@A808K]

It is a concern. The other day I asked Siri: "How are you today?" The response: "Happy to be alive." 🤔

[@sheilaboston7051]

Was watching something on YT the other day, when an ad came on and I was suddenly listening to Barak Obama's voice while watching a random guy ... advertising door cameras. Like millions, when I hear Obama's voice I listen. The implications of this are horrifying.

[@Pecisk]

Voice synth by sample has been coming for a long time, and yes, it is indeed quite scary if people don't verify who and how it is being said.

[@leewood729]

So...... was that really Biden or a Deep Fake? WE NEED CREDITS...

[@OneThousandHomoDJs]

Every time these guys deliver the news about Trump's latest legal woes, I'm AMAZED that they're not giggling while they were talking about how fucked Trump is, and how he KNOWS it. It makes ME smile every time; if I had to deliver these monologues, I'd be giddy about the news, every time.

[@gabestorm7150]

You are the greatest Steve, we love you, keep it up!!!!!!!!

[@sinisterstanzas]

This monologue had some zingers! Great writing

[@CourageKarnga]

No matter how high his heels are, he'll never be lifted into the Oval Office. He's the embodiment of everything wrong with Florida!

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

He just wants to look like he's taller than Minnie Mouse.

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

That's what they said about Trump and we duly suffered for it. Note to self don't count villains out. Not until after the election is over 😳😢. Then hope and pray they don't cause an insurrection when they lose.

[@Buffykc62]

I live here! The place sucks

[@kingace6186]

Florida is a beautiful state that deserves better than trashy Republicans and rich assholes who move there once they get old.

[@Buffykc62]

@@James__Smith I was actually talking about my state of Florida, not my country!

[@uainediabhal9689]

Are you kidding me? Johnson will criminalize women reading and wearing pants

[@Iroc2345]

Love this man!! TU for my daily laugh during these crazy times Stephen Colbert!

[@EN-kr3xt]

Jokes tonight were ON FIRE! 😂

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

Rollers actually. As in rolling 🤣 with sheer laughter 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@judithbradford9130]

the visible heels on the boots make him at least two inches "taller" which he definitely uses to aid his standard bullying schtick. This is a man who deliberately mispronounced Thai as "Thigh" at the restaurant on each first date. so he could test whether the date would correct him. He doesn't LIKE being corrected, so he would only want to continue a date if the woman let him keep saying it wrong. That is pathology.

[@bradleyheck7204]

Prime Fascist Pig Sign.

[@marvinmartin4692]

In 43 years of being around republicans, I can attest to republicans cannot tolerate being corrected! They get totally triggered by that!

[@katherineweber8955]

Sure is. Wants deference even when he's wrong. Very insecure.

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

Why am I not remotely surprised. It fits everything else this guy has said and done and the way his personality has turned off so many voters. It's why his campaign has tanked after people initially thought he would be the only challenge to Trump.

[@viddork]

If she doesn't correct him, it's probably because she's already decided he's not worth a second date.

[@marjoriegarland2798]

"Are your toes just happy to see me?" 🤪 😁

[@LaGuerre19]

"I'm a cowboy!" I layed myself down on the floor while I was wheezing laughing at this so I could say: ROTFLMAO omg Thanks for helping me laugh at fascists and weak little bullies like Desantis, Stephen. I needed that.

[@whiskyjames4200]

When Donald Trump finds out about Ron DeSantis' small feet, then he'll be in bigger trouble.

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

Bully v. Bully 😂😂😂

[@debrajames6286]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@jasonbowen3842]

I feel incredibly blessed, what gorgeous knees you have Stephen. He Commits to the bit, and that deserves much respect. Much respect.

[@user-ff8vo1se8v]

Much love❤❤

[@jimmio3727]

Your comment is a lot to unpack. You're religious and you have a knee fetish. You also added He after starting the sentence with Commits, but never corrected the capitalization, or you think that word needed emphasized. You work for the department of redundancy department, much respect.

[@NikolaHoward]

You and the writers are on fire Stephen. That little break to set the world to rights did y'all the world of good. (Even if we all missed you!) And yes, Don jr needs a Burns dressing!

[@lynn2914]

Love you Colbert! Best night show host!!

[@shermanculbertson6244]

The last five years would’ve been so much more difficult with Stephen. Thank you to everyone at the Late Show.

[@gentlehorst]

Do you want to edit your comment by editing with into without?!

[@LD86]

The last three years would have been so much worse if Nectarine Nero was at the helm. Can you imagine his response to Putin invading Ukraine and Hamas attacking Israel? He would hand just handed the terrorists on all sides what they want because “they are so smart and savvy”

[@beebuzz959]

@@LD86 Why do you think Putin was able to attack Ukraine? Because t-rump gave him everything he wanted, including removing sanctions that prevented him from doing so. Why do you think Hamas attacked Israel? t-rump put an embassy in Jerusalem and declared it belonged to Israel. So they took it to heart and kicked people out of their homes and put them on the streets. A great film to watch that explains it much better is "Praying for Armageddon".

[@sheilaboston7051]

@@beebuzz959 Yep. That's why no other (smart) president moved the embassy to Jerusalem - they were keeping it for leverage. Art of the Deal my a*se.

[@Richard_Nickerson]

Without*?

[@gamepapa1211]

"It's the most basic of $hit: if we can't trust you about your height, then why the HELL should we trust you about ANYTHING!?" - Christopher Titus on Ron DeSantis, Armageddon Update

[@bonniejosavland3227]

Yep, & his Wikipedia says 5’9” while his wife is 5’6” & she can’t wear heels 👠 around him! He also places shorter people around himself to make him appear taller. Tall men get placed in the background 😳😭🤔💀 #InsecureRon

[@LD86]

LOL just like Trump claiming he’s 6’3 and 215lbs. Liars, the lot of ‘em! 😂

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

Remember the clown's baby boy has got to be at least a foot taller than him😊.

[@irenehigginbotham6392]

Wow! The business suit and cowboy boot visual!❤

[@ronareid7956]

Best of Music People! Missing Jon very very much, but i m crying here. We Need More of this MUSIC!!

[@victorejiogu8534]

As a Nigerian, my nephew is a Nigerian prince....is both sad and funny.

[@olubunmionasanya2566]

For me, it is sad.... this should be a wake up call for the Nigerian youth and governments.

[@libellule193]

This is what we receive as Spam mails.

[@convictrumpnow]

You should invite Ben Meisales on your show.

[@knightshade71]

Hot dam! Won't he do? won't he say it? Steve Colbert, thank you for being here for us! Missed your sophisticated wit.

[@johnzeszut3170]

What a show! What an entertainer! About as much fun as a flood in the Fizzies Factory.

[@notsure1969]

The show came back at the perfect time and it feels good to laugh at the absurdity of everything instead of yell and cry.

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

Don't you just love comedy😊?

[@IbizaToniTL]

I find it slightly annoying that now that Colbert his back, he’s not going on with his schtick of not naming Trump and using random tweets that people sent him in 2021, after the insurrection. It was quite funny to see that, and I kinda miss it

[@tsstevensts]

T**** did admit he lost the elected. He conceded. So now he can go by his official name, Old Mac 'n Cheeto Donald.

[@kindlin]

@@AhStuttgart Yeah, but it was almost a straight transition. He did like one test case, it was fire, and then he went full into it. I feel like there could have been some more fun with toying with the whole thing, at least over a few episodes. I mean, the shit that happens is so insane, it wouldn't take long for some truly satirical writing to have to take place.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

I think the court cases and the Trump campaign rallies these last few months, beginning a lead up to the primaries, may have motivated him to be more specific in his references to the future Sultan of the Cellblock.

[@bodotrenaud7441]

I actually regret that he started to use his name as well. Not using tweet is fine but just never using trump name not give him any publicity would be nice

[@cliffkilpatrick7430]

Yep. He had viewers send in pet names for Trump but must have used them all up. My favorite was the Count of Mostly Crisco.😂

[@bizzmoneyb]

"I just realized that U.S. spells 'us'. Isn't that genius." Yes Donald! And you did such a good job tying your shoes today!!

[@Fuchsbau101]

Loved the presidential phone call.

[@Opus313]

Ron's lifts just adds to the fashion crimes the little feller commits!

[@VoteBidentoSaveDemocracy]

And the lies about it just add to his cowardice. A "real man" would own his height and take on a fight with Trump.

[@mapples007]

That's why he had those custom white rubbers.

[@midknight]

Spent his political career attacking LGBTQ Wears a suit and heels Right……

[@dejexbek7092]

​@@VoteBidentoSaveDemocracy¹1¹+0q

[@margo3367]

@@mapples007 Those white Wellies were a fashion faux pas extraordinaire! 😅

[@DustyJones1997BGCL]

I love Stephen Colbert's monologues they keep us sane and entertained ❤❤❤

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

God bless 🙏the comedians 😂😊😊.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

"...... clown" Standing ovation here 👏👏👏

[@SatMornPod]

Don Jr. was asking what kind of insecure man has to wear lifts in his shoes. The same kind of man who claims to be 215 when he's clearly not.