Stephen Colbert Outraged Over Americans Who Still Approve Donald Trump
variety.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert expressed surprise and frustration that 22.4% of Americans still "strongly approve" of Donald Trump despite issues like the war in Iran and rising gas prices during his March 31 monologue on CBS' "The Late Show."
- Colbert highlighted that Trump's overall approval rating has dropped to 33%, with 47.2% of Americans strongly disapproving of him, noting this as a significant decline in popularity.
- In a direct address, Colbert mocked the segment of Americans who continue to strongly support Trump, using satire to question their motivations.
- John Oliver also criticized Trump on HBO's "Last Week Tonight," ridiculing Trump's decision to feature his face on national park passes despite cutting funding to the parks, and launched a website offering stickers to cover Trump's image.
- Both late-night hosts are using humor and satire to comment on Trump's controversial actions and declining approval ratings.
