Stephen Colbert's monologue (0:00-0:10) covers former President Trump's record-breaking State of the Union address (0:42) focusing on its unusual length and Trump's claims of America's strength, prosperity, and respect (1:05-1:20), which Colbert satirically questions.
Key points from the speech:
Approval Ratings (1:50-2:00): Trump's low approval rating of 36% is highlighted, with a humorous comparison to the popularity of "Return of Jafar."
Democratic Absence (2:23-2:30): Many Democratic members of Congress skipped the speech, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging "silent defiance" (2:51-3:03) for those who attended.
Controversial Claims (3:30-3:45): Trump's boasts about the military and police are parodied.
Hockey Teams (3:50-4:52): Trump honored the men's US hockey team, but the women's team declined his invitation, opting instead to party with Flavor Flav in Vegas.
Unusual Brags (5:10-5:32): Trump took credit for the 2028 Olympics and 2026 FIFA World Cup being held in the US, which Colbert suggests is simply reading a community calendar.
"Trump Accounts for Kids" (5:55-6:30): Trump's insistence that he didn't name "Trump accounts for kids" is met with skepticism and a dark joke about a "tall man" who named it.
Economic Claims (6:40-7:17): Trump's claims of lowering prices on "chicken butter fruit" and beef are mocked.
Prescription Drugs and Food Stamps (7:32-8:40): Trump's claims about lowering prescription drug costs and lifting people off food stamps are met with disbelief and satirical reinterpretations.
"Mr. Clean is Retiring" (8:57-9:05): A New York Times headline announcing Mr. Clean's retirement is humorously linked to the Epstein Files.
Divisive Speech (9:48-10:01): Colbert concludes by calling Trump's speech "dark" and "filled with divisive lies," unlikely to win over disenchanted voters.
The segment ends with a brief mention of Democratic rallies held across Washington (10:03-10:10).
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