Stephen Colbert addresses Trump’s election win with humor and compassion on Late Show

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Stephen Colbert opened Wednesday's "Late Show" with a compassionate tone following Donald Trump's election victory. He acknowledged viewers' feelings of disappointment and emphasized the importance of community during tough times, stating, "What do we most want to be? Not alone." Colbert then shifted to humor, mocking Trump's win over Vice President Kamala Harris. He expressed shock at the outcome and joked about the campaign's chaotic nature, saying, "After a bizarre and vicious campaign... Donald Trump has won the 2024 election." He continued to blend humor with commentary, rejecting the idea that he benefits from Trump's presidency. Colbert compared his role to that of a bathroom cleaner, stating, "No one tells the guy who cleans the bathroom, 'Wow, you must love it when someone has explosive diarrhea.'"


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