In Stephen Colbert's monologue marking the 100th day of Donald Trump’s presidency, the Late Show host took aim at the former president’s dismal approval ratings. Not done there, Colbert also had somethign to say about how Trump’s influence may have helped shape the results of Canada's election.
Colbert opened with a nod to presidential history, drawing a comparison between Trump and Franklin D. Roosevelt, who originally set the benchmark for presidential productivity in the first 100 days. "I think it’s appropriate to compare him to FDR," Colbert said, "because Trump is well on his way to bringing back polio."
The monologue then turned to how the American public has graded President Trump 2.0. Referencing a new poll, Colbert highlighted that only 23% of Americans gave Trump an “A” for his first 100 days, while 45% gave him an “F.”
The remaining 32%, Colbert joked, “want to kick him right in the D.” The comedian seemed surprised that even The Wall Street Journal, traditionally right-leaning and owned by Rupert Murdoch, was critical.
Stephen Colbert examines Trump's unpopularity in Canada
Stephen Colbert's monologue then went international, taking a look at President Donald Trump's unpopularity in Canada. The late-night host made the case that Trump played a role in Canada's recent election.
This disapproval, Colbert suggested, proved itself when Canadians went to the polls and elected Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, who, according to Colbert, ran on an anti-Trump platform. “This was a shocking turnaround for the Liberal Party,” Colbert noted. “Just a few months back they were 20 points behind the Conservatives. Then in January Trump came into office and—oh, Canada.”
Colbert concluded by celebrating Trump’s failed influence in Canada, mocking the Conservative opponent Pierre Poilievre as “Trumpier” with a name impossible for Trump to pronounce. “I will make Canada our 51st precious state,” Colbert quipped in a Trump voice, “as I told their governor—Pierre Polly want a doodle all of the day.”
It's been a long 100 days for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. But the comedian probably takes some satisfaction in seeing a growing number of Americans, and Canadians, given an "F" to Donald Trump.