HeadlinesBriefing favicon HeadlinesBriefing.com

Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump's 'No Kings' Protests Worldwide

New York Times Top Stories •
×

Stephen Colbert mocked President Trump's unpopularity during his 'Late Show' monologue, highlighting Saturday's massive 'No Kings' protests that drew thousands across U.S. cities. The comedian quipped about New York's crowd, joking it was actually the TSA line at JFK, and noted the demonstrations marked the largest single-day protest since Earth Day 1970.

Colbert showcased footage from major cities including Chicago, San Diego, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Boston, where he humorously suggested the Boston crowd might have been either protesters or the Wahlberg family's Palm Sunday event. The host emphasized the global scale, pointing to London's 'No Kings' march and noting the awkwardness of anti-monarchy protests in a country with a royal family.

Other late-night hosts joined the commentary, with Bill Maher comparing airport security lines to the Strait of Hormuz and Jimmy Fallon joking about TSA agents celebrating their pay reinstatement with 3.4 ounces of Champagne. The protests represented widespread opposition to Trump's policies, with demonstrators gathering in unprecedented numbers across multiple continents to voice their discontent.