Stephen Colbert calls Trump America’s racist uncle after new report
By Matt Moore
Stephen Colbert’s monologue responded to current and former administration members’ comments on President Trump
Stephen Colbert labeled President Donald Trump “America’s racist uncle” last night on The Late Show. The late-night comedian reacted to a Washington Post article detailed the president’s private views on Black Americans.
The content of the report, which cited past and present administration members, didn’t come as too much of a shock to Colbert. The Late Show has been documenting President Trump’s alleged and demonstrated racist remarks, tweets, and policies for years.
Still, Colbert did not want this story to get lost among other headlines about the Supreme Court, the novel coronavirus pandemic, or the upcoming election. Wednesday night’s monologue zeroed in on the Washington Post report.
Colbert attacked President Trump while calling him the country’s “racist uncle.” The running joke was part of Colbert’s larger point about the principles, or lack of principles, being used to guide President Trump’s decisions.
Stephen Colbert blamed President Trump for flaming racial tension in America
Stephen Colbert and other late-night hosts have made it clear they don’t think that President Trump is the cause of all of America’s problems. But they do see him as symptomatic of larger issues as well as having exacerbated many of them.
Colbert frames his attack on President Trump’s record on race following the news that one police officer involved in the death of Breonna Taylor was indicted on endangerment charges. It led to more protests and again Colbert cited the lack of moral leadership from the White House that could help the country.
Colbert adds the Washington Post report to a long list of stories, books, and interviews on President Trump’s record on race. There are too many examples to suggest comments have been misinterpreted or could even be defended, argues Colbert. The Late Show host is just holding out hope that “America’s racist uncle” will be removed from his seat at the head of the table soon.
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