The Late Show with Stephen Colbert went live following President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday night. And while Stephen Colbert had plenty to say about the president, he also called out Democrats.
The late-night TV host didn't waste anytime mocking the Democrats in Congress. He wasn't exactly impressed by the "props" they brought to protest, including white boards and pocket Constitutions.
Colbert only really applauded Democrats when Representative Al Green disrupted Trump's speech and was asked to leave. The Late Show host joked that Rep. Green was asked to leave because he had "smuggled in a spine."
Democrats in the House and Senate also made headlines for the small signs they held up during Trump's speech. The paddles sent messages like "Save Medicaid," "False," and "Musk Steals."
This stunt wasn't exactly how Colbert would like to see Democrats push back against the Trump administration and its policies. He joked they were either quietly dissenting or bidding on an antique tea set. So, the Late Show host pulled out a prop of his own.
"I'm just kidding, Democrats; that was very cool," a sarcastic Colbert said. "In fact, I made my own sign," he added before holding up a paddle that read "TRY DOING SOMETHING."
The studio audience for the live episode of The Late Show erupted in applause and cheers. It sure sounded as if they agreed with Colbert and hoped for a little more action from the left.
Stephen Colbert could start calling out Democrats more often
It's relatively rare for Colbert to spend time during his monologues mocking Democrats. He usually has too many stories involving President Trump, Elon Musk, and Republican lawmakers to get around to the other side.
But as the comedian continues to sound the alarm about Trump's second term in office, it's becoming more obvious that he's growing increasingly impatient with Democrats' inaction.
So if Democrats in Congress don't change, at least we know things at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will get a shakeup thanks to some new monologue material.