Stephen Colbert discusses his approach to Trump jokes and viewer reactions
Stephen Colbert addressed a common viewer comment about his jokes on Donald Trump. He emphasized that he does not want Trump to win, comparing it to a bathroom cleaner not wanting messy situations for more material. Colbert previously avoided mentioning Trump by name for eight months, using viewer-submitted nicknames instead. This change began in 2020 after Trump falsely claimed victory in the election. In a recent monologue, Colbert remarked on Trump's election win, stating it highlighted a lack of concern for democracy among voters.