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Stephen Colbert delivered a scathing criticism of his network’s leadership Thursday night while also mocking Donald Trump so called peace committee Billions of dollars in membership fees, and satirized CBS for “paying only $16 million” to “obey” the president.
Colbert will serve as late night show Paramount Hosts After May decided to cancel his show Just days before the Trump administration approved a merger with David Ellison’s Skydance, the past few months angered his company boss in his way out. On Thursday, he let the crowd know he wouldn’t be slowing down as the final day approaches.
In his opening monologue, Colbert reiterated the president’s recently established “Peace Commission,” which he calls a charter to resolve a range of global conflicts and which he will personally chair.
Although more than 20 countries have said they will join the board and leaders of these countries Attended the signing ceremony in Davos this weekmajor Western allies have said they will not participate for now due to a range of concerns – notably Tensions escalate Greenland between the United States and Europe. Meanwhile, the president has Cancel invitation Canada succeeds Prime Minister Mark Carney severely rebuke The United States is hegemonic, but has also extended invitations to China and Russia.
“Trump’s next mission in Davos is to launch a new international club he calls the Peace Council, where countries can pay $1 billion for permanent seats. Not surprisingly, peace comes at a price,” Colbert began.
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Members of the Board of Directors “shall not hold office for more than three years” unless “Contributed more than” $1 billionaccording to the charter. White House expressed later “There is no minimum membership fee to join the Peace Council,” and billions of dollars in donations “provide permanent membership only to those partner countries that demonstrate a strong commitment to peace, security and prosperity.”
“It’s unclear where the funds raised by the peace committee members will be deposited. My guess is Trump’s personal piggy bank, Canklebankle. According to the charter, the committee will be headed by a man.” late night show Stars added. “I’ll give you a hint. He’s in diapers.”
After further mocking the peace council as nothing more than Trump “really just doing Model United Nations,” Colbert then took aim at his network’s parent company, reminding viewers that Paramount paid Trump to settle a “baseless” lawsuit. 60 minutes The interview came just weeks before the FCC approved Skydance’s merger with Paramount.
“Now, admittedly, the idea of spending $1 billion to obey Donald Trump seems a bit steep; after all, CBS could do it for just $16 million,” the comic begins, prompting applause and laughter from the studio audience.
Colbert has long been a Trump opponent Highly critical Immediately after Paramount reaches settlement with President It was announced in Julycalled it a “massive bribe” and noted that legal experts have called Trump’s lawsuit frivolous and baseless.
Days later, CBS revealed it was canceling the show late night show Colbert will leave the network in May — something the president has called for repeatedly for years. While the network said the decision was purely a financial one due to declining late-night television ad revenue, CBS staff claimed it was a continuation of that policy. “Trump’s Shuffle” Start with reconciliation.
Thursday night broadcast elsewhereColbert also reacted FCC Chairman Brendan Carr pushes for enforcement of long-dormant guidelines The appearance of political candidates on talk shows seemed to take direct aim at late-night hosts who have been outspoken critics of the president.
This was obviously an attempt to shut up Jimmy, me, and Seth. ” Colbert said, referring to late-night stars Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers, who have both been frequent targets of Trump’s attacks and, in Kimmel’s case, were briefly pulled from the air after Carr’s warning.
“I have one thing to do [Federal Communications Commission]Colbert added, “I’m honored that you think appearing on my show can influence politics in any way, but I’ve been doing this job for 21 years, and let me tell you something, man — if our government is acting the way I choose to act, you don’t have the authority to make that announcement.”
However, Carl’s mission to enforce the equal time rule may have unintended consequences. Public Interest Attorney Andrew Jay Schwartzman Tell new york timesWhile Carr is seeking to “take the wind out of the sails of some talk shows,” it could also raise the question of whether conservative talk radio hosts must also give equal time to candidates.