Stephen Colbert Says Political Violence Only Leads to More Political Violence

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On September 10, Stephen Colbert, the host of CBS’s Late Show, was the sole late-night talk show host to acknowledge the passing of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and conservative commentator, in his broadcast. At the onset of the episode, he offered a solemn aside prior to his pre-recorded monologue. He clarified that the news had surfaced “after the scripts were written that day,” possibly explaining why other late-night shows avoided last-minute statements. Expressing sympathy for Kirk’s family and friends, Colbert shared that he “personally recalls” the political upheaval of the 1960s. He emphasized that it should be clear to everyone in America that political violence does not resolve any political disagreements; instead, it fuels more political discord. Colbert prayed fervently that Kirk’s assassination was the unthinkable act of a deranged individual and not an ominous portent of things to come.

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On their shows last night, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers each dedicated their opening segments to discussing President Donald Trump’s recent dinner in Washington D.C., as well as the ongoing speculation about the Jeffrey Epstein birthday book. Interestingly, both Kimmel and Fallon incorporated jokes related to this topic into their monologues, using images of Trump’s signed restaurant receipt that resembled drawings from the Epstein book. Colbert’s monologue also touched on similar themes, but a somber tone permeated his jokes due to the tragic events in his opening segment. Prior to airing his show last night, Kimmel posted a heartfelt message on his personal Instagram expressing sympathy for all the children, parents, and innocent victims of senseless gun violence.

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2025-09-11 17:58