In a biting segment on The Late Show, Stephen Colbert turned his satirical sights on Donald Trump's connections to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, leveraging newly disclosed flight logs that have reignited controversy.
Flight Logs Fuel Comedy Gold
Colbert dissected records showing Trump's name appearing on manifests for Epstein's infamous "Lolita Express" private jet. "Nothing says 'innocent businessman' like multiple flights with a registered sex offender," Colbert quipped, his trademark smirk in full display.
Presidential Denials Under Fire
The host played clips of Trump's contradictory statements about his relationship with Epstein, juxtaposing claims of being "not a fan" with archival footage showing them socializing at Mar-a-Lago. "The only thing more frequent than Trump's Epstein flights were his lies about them," Colbert remarked.
Late-Night Politics Heating Up
This segment continues Colbert's streak of politically charged comedy as the 2024 election cycle intensifies. The monologue has already garnered over 2 million YouTube views, demonstrating how late-night shows remain potent platforms for political commentary.
Colbert closed with a warning: "If these flight logs make you uncomfortable, just wait until we see the passenger manifest for Epstein Island." The studio audience erupted in both laughter and uneasy recognition.
