Obama Talks Trump, Mamdani, Aliens and More in Colbert Interview
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert aired an interview with former President Barack Obama despite pressure from President Trump and the FCC accusing late-night shows of left-leaning bias.
- In the interview, Obama indirectly criticized President Trump, suggesting Colbert could perform better as president, though he did not formally endorse him.
- Obama advised Democrats to communicate in clear, straightforward language rather than sounding like academics to better connect with voters.
- The interview was filmed at Obama’s soon-to-open presidential center in Chicago and aired as Colbert’s CBS show approaches its final episode.
- The White House responded to the interview with a statement insulting both Obama and Colbert, calling them “pathetic trainwrecks.”
