Late-night host Stephen Colbert has added his voice to the chorus of critics regarding the recent aesthetic changes President Donald Trump has implemented at the White House. In his Tuesday night monologue, Colbert delivered a sharp and humorous critique of the president's decorating choices, which have included a significant amount of gold leaf.
Colbert's Scathing Monologue on White House Gold
Stephen Colbert didn't hold back in his assessment, comparing the president's taste to that of a historical ruler with a sweet tooth. "Trump is slathering the White House in gold like an Ottoman sultan freebasing nougat," Colbert cracked during his show. The comedian pointed out that the president has been adding gold embellishments all over the Oval Office, a detail that has not gone unnoticed by political commentators and the public alike.
Beyond Gold: Other Notable Alterations
Colbert also highlighted other modifications, revisiting a previous jab about the White House's East Wing. "You may recall that Donald Trump destroyed the East Wing of the White House to build a massive compensation for his weird tiny penis," he said, before noting that the renovations have continued. One of the more recent and seemingly peculiar changes is the addition of the words "The Oval Office" on the wall outside the room's door.
Colbert offered a witty explanation for this new label. "Uh-oh," he quipped. "Grandpa’s getting old and they have to start labeling stuff just to make sure he isn’t too confused." This remark underscores the comedic narrative that the renovations are either overly opulent or unnecessarily obvious.
The Public and Political Reaction
The segment from The Late Show has sparked further discussion online and among viewers about the use of public funds and the symbolic nature of the changes to one of America's most iconic buildings. Colbert's monologue continues a long tradition of late-night shows using humor to comment on and critique current political events and figures. The full details of his takedown can be seen in his Tuesday night monologue.
