Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump's 'Ongoing Papal Feud' with Pope Leo XIV
Stephen Colbert made fun of what he called Donald Trump's "ongoing papal feud" with Pope Leo XIV on The Late Show. The comedian said the pope "came back swinging" in their apparent conflict.
Stephen Colbert used his Late Show monologue to mock what he called President Trump's "senseless and elective war" with Pope Leo XIV. The host said it was "yet another day when the entire world is on edge" over Trump's conflict with the head of the Catholic Church.
Colbert suggested Trump might be jealous of the pope's popularity and lifestyle. He joked that Pope Leo XIV has everything Trump wants: "the gold palace, the hat, and the approval ratings." The comedian called the pope "the most popular guy on the planet."
The Late Show host said the pope "came back swinging" in response to Trump's apparent criticism. Colbert weighed in on what he described as Trump's "apparent disdain" for the widely popular religious leader.
The comedy bit reflects how Trump's public feuds often become material for late-night television shows. Colbert has regularly commented on Trump's conflicts with various public figures throughout his presidency.
The joke highlights how Trump's public disputes draw attention and comedy, even when they involve religious leaders. It shows how late-night hosts continue to find material in Trump's behavior.
Watch for more late-night comedy reactions if the Trump-Pope Leo XIV tension continues.
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