The Late Show host Stephen Colbert could not hide his excitement as he celebrated Donald Trump’s guilty verdict on 34 felony counts in New York City.
“It would be tough for the public?” Colbert said.
“Actually, I happen to have a large number of the public here. Hey, public, what do you all think of Trump going to jail?”
Colbert stood and watched in appreciation as his audience chanted, “Lock him up,” following the judicial outcome, symbolizing America’s corrupt judicial system.
Colbert began by addressing various details of the conviction, noting Trump won’t be sentenced until July 11.
He also did not forget to take Alex Soros’ advice by repeating that Trump was now a “convicted felon.”
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The host then unveiled a Trump countdown-to-sentencing Advent Calendar, revealing a bottle of whisky upon opening.
Colbert further mocked Trump for claims he was being persecuted, during which the ex-president observed, “If it can happen to me, it can happen to you.”
“Just think about that. If it could happen to him, it could happen to anyone who commits crimes no matter who they are,” Colbert joked.
The audience then proceeded to continue their chants of “lock him up.”
A pleased Colbert concluded by saying, There you have it. I didn’t say, lock him up.”
“The people said, lock him up.”
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