Stephen Colbert Delivers ‘Last Biden Impression Ever’ as He Mocks Trump’s Poll Numbers
What To Know
- Stephen Colbert delivered his final Joe Biden impression on The Late Show while mocking Donald Trump’s historically low poll numbers.
- Colbert noted that Trump holds the five worst presidential poll results ever.
- The Late Show is ending next week, with its final episode airing Thursday, May 21.
As The Late Show prepares to say its final goodbye next week, Stephen Colbert busted out his Joe Biden impression one last time as he mocked President Donald Trump‘s recent poll numbers.
On Wednesday’s (May 13) show, the late-night host said that “Trump’s war in Iran has pushed America’s economy into what financial experts call the poop shoot.” Colbert added that voters have noticed that, and “right now, 70% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, and more than two-thirds of Americans say the country feels out of control.”
“Oh, come on,” Colbert responded. “Things are completely under control. Donald Trump may seem unstable, but I’m sure he has a plan. What is your plan, Mr. President?”
He then played a clip of Trump making a stupid sound while speaking to reporters at the White House.
“Trump’s poll numbers are not good,” Colbert continued before throwing to a clip of CNN’s Harry Enten, who declared that Trump now has the “five worst polls ever for any president.” Enten pointed out that not even Biden is in there.
Colbert then donned his aviator shades and treated viewers to one last impersonation of the former president. “That’s right, Jack. I’m not in there, cause I’m in here. That’s right. How’s it going, Barack?” Colbert said, pointing to band leader Louis Cato.
He continued, “I’m in here asking: ‘Remember how much better it was when I was in charge?’ Because, I’ll be honest, folks. I do not.”
“Last Biden impression ever,” he added before encouraging everyone to dance. “Let’s dance, everybody. Come on. You know you make me wanna… a little louder. Watch me whip, watch me nae nae.”
CBS previously cited financial reasons for canceling The Late Show, claiming the show loses $40 million annually. At the time, some critics argued the axing was politically motivated, with parent company Paramount hoping to appease Trump amid its merger with Skydance, which required government approval.
The Late Show will air its final ever episode next Thursday (May 21). In solidarity, fellow late-night shows, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, will go dark that night.
You can watch Colbert’s full opening monologue in the video above and let us know your thoughts below
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Weeknights, 11:35/10:35c, CBS
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Bad optics for Late night on CBS. Comics Unleashed will suffer bad ratings. And after the local CBS News,I'm turning the channel to Jimmy Kimmel. Or watch a movie,I would usually watch Colbert for an hour then go to bed at 12:35. This all happened because of that merger,Trump said get rid of Colbert and they will get his approval. Remember the Trump regime is slowly taking away our Civil Rights,DEI,food stamps,WIC,SNAP. This is project 2025 in full view. And Trump declared a few days ago, he can care less about our struggling concerns in the U.S.A. Better wake up folks,if you want this crazy take over to continue, then don't vote in the mid-terms, but if you want his next two years to have check marks. Vote democratic. We need both chambers to get the results we need to stop the bleeding.
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I'm counting the days before I start to miss him...
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