‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Critiques President Trump’s Comedic Skills

October 24, 2019 6:27pm

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (Credit: CBS) — CBS

Every news site in the world had its way with President Donald Trump on Wednesday over his proclamation that the US is building a wall on the Colorado border.

But what everyone missed is that the President was only kidding on the Colorado part.

(Kiddingly) We’re building a Wall in Colorado”(then stated, “we’re not building a Wall in Kansas but they get the benefit of the Wall we’re building on the Border”) refered to people in the very packed auditorium, from Colorado & Kansas, getting the benefit of the Border Wall!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 24, 2019

“It’s clear he was joking,” said Colbert. “You know he was kidding, because he said (the wall) really works.”

Colbert understands the method, as a fellow comedian. He said it’s a time-honored tradition, “before you tell a joke, it’s very important to kick off the joke and say “Kiddingly.”

Watch the routine below.