Stephen Colbert has 8-word clap back for Donald | TV Shows

Stephen Colbert issued a brutal eight-word slogan for President Donald Trump’s future as he clapped back at the president’s views of the struggle in Iran.

On Monday, May 4, The Late Show host Stephen Colbert slammed Trump for claiming he has “all the cards” in a deal with the Middle Eastern nation. The 61-year-old late-night host identified that Trump’s claims about the struggle and its impression on the American financial system do not fully align.

This week, fuel costs once again soared to $4.48 a gallon, according to AAA. That’s more than the $3.16 from a yr in the past and far above the $2 Trump promised during his 2024 presidential marketing campaign. Skyrocketing oil costs are mainly due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has turn out to be one of the most important bargaining chips amid the U.S. and Israel’s battle with Iran.

“You’ve got to give it to President Trump. He campaigned on $2 gas,” Colbert identified. “And now, he’s delivering more than twice what he promised.”

Colbert added that a Wall Street trader explained why oil costs all of the sudden spiked. They thought the disaster in the Strait could be short-lived due to the notorious TACO, short for “Trump Always Chickens Out.”

Colbert said TACO turned into the five-letter nickname, NACHO, or “Not A Chance Hormuz Opens.”

“Well, if I may, I’d like to suggest my own acronym: CARNITAS. Which stands for: Can Anyone Recommend Nursing home? I Think his A-brain Sploded,” the host joked.

Colbert has only a few more weeks to joke about Trump on The Late Show, as the show will air its ultimate episode on Thursday, May 21.

Most not too long ago, thought, he criticized Trump for sharing an AI-generated image portraying himself as a Jesus-like determine.

Trump posted the image to his Truth Social account on April 12, prompting instant backlash. The post, which depicted him as a spiritual determine, drew criticism from both political opponents and some spiritual conservatives who sometimes help him.

The image was later deleted on Monday, April 13, but not before it had already circulated widely online.

“I’m sure by now everyone has seen the AI slop that [Trump] posted, depicting himself as a cross between Jesus and Dr. Strange,” Colbert said during his monologue that night time.

“This recreational blasphemy got Trump so much heat that he pulled the post down from social media, and now people can only see it everywhere on the internet.”

Colbert continued by referencing the response from Trump supporters. “Clearly, the damage has been done. In fact, even ‘staunch Trump supporters are asking if he’s the antichrist,'” he said, while pulling up a headline.

“Well, that’s an interesting theological question, but, who are any of us to judge whether – Yes. Yes he is.”

He added, “I’m joking, I’m joking,” as he approached the digital camera and shook it, signaling in any other case. He also shared a clip of the second, writing in the caption, “Trump’s social media presence needs an exorcism.”

Trump later claimed the image was meant to painting him as a doctor, not a spiritual determine. The post got here amid his ongoing feud with Pope Leo, who has dubbed the struggle inhumane.

Shortly before sharing the AI image, Trump posted a prolonged message attacking the Pope, calling him “WEAK on crime and terrible for Foreign Policy.”

Colbert also addressed the president’s battle with the Pope. He defended the Pope during another phase, saying, “According to one Italian religious historian, not even Hitler or Mussolini attacked the Pope so directly and publicly.”

He then added, “It’s never great when someone says, ‘You should really be more discreet and respectful. You know, like Hitler.'”

The phase shortly sparked reactions online. “Trump IS the Anti-Christ,” one individual wrote. Another joked, “Jesus wore it better.”

A 3rd added, “Colbert is a national American treasure. Very rare.” Others centered on Colbert himself, with one writing, “I’ll answer that, Stephen… Yes, he is!!” Another said, “Oh Stephen, you will be sooooo missed.”