The Late Show with Stephen Colbert didn't express much enthusiasm over special counsel Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Instead, Stephen Colbert admitted the report doesn't matter.
Smith resigned from his position but also released a summary of his findings. According to the report, there was ample evidence to convict Trump over January 6 had he not won re-election.
"Boom! When people find out what Trump did, his chance of being re-elected two months ago are going to be pretty slim," Colbert joked during his Tuesday night monologue. "It's all true. And you can see it dramatzied in the new Marvel series 'What If...Anything Mattered Anymore,'" he continued.
Colbert noted Smith couldn't continue with his case because laws prohibit the prosecution of a sitting president. The late-night TV host called these regulations "insane" and argued that holding a president to the same standards as the public differentiates them from a king.
The Late Show monologue also waved goodbye to Jack Smith following his resignation. "Despite the threats, he can't go in to witness protection," Colbert teased, "because no one can think of a more generic name than Jack Smith."
Stephen Colbert continues to sound defeated
Jack Smith's resignation and the complete inaction stemming from his report amounted to more bad news for Stephen Colbert. The Late Show host hasn't had it easy since November.
Colbert lashed out against Donald Trump following his election victory. The comedian admitted he's tired of talking about Trump, but knows it's a necessary part of his job and comes with his platform. It's a far cry from the optimistic Colbert seen in his most-watched clip of 2024.
The period between the election and inauguration has already been a grind for Colbert. Following another bizarre Trump conference, Colbert lamented it's going to be "a long four years."
Now, we have a Stephen Colbert wondering what matters anymore. It's a pessimistic way to start off the new year, but the news isn't giving the Late Show host much reason to change his outlook.