The host, a fierce critic of Donald Trump, surprised the audience by praising the U.S. president’s latest address to the nation.
Stephen Colbert surprised the audience last night by praising the latest speech Donald Trump delivered to the nation about the war in Iran.
The host of the “Late Night” show described the U.S. president’s address as “concise, intelligent, and unifying the nation around a common purpose.”
But Colbert, a fierce critic of Trump, couldn’t hold back his laughter—and neither could the audience—when the comedian reminded everyone of the date: “April 1st!” he said, making it more than clear that his praise was just a joke.
Colbert, 61, also noted that the speech took place on the first night of Passover: “So whether you’re Jewish or not, I recommend having had four glasses of wine,” he joked.
The host stated that he hadn’t actually watched the speech, explaining that he was recording before the show aired. But he used the moment for another joke, saying: “I put lamb’s blood on my TV so the speech would pass over me.”
Trump delivered his first national address since the start of the conflict with Iran. He spoke for about 19 minutes, insisting that “the main strategic objectives are close to being completed.”
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