Stephen Colbert Shocked by 22% Strong Trump Approval Rate | Video

Stephen Colbert recently reacted to a new poll indicating that 22.4% of Americans “strongly approve” of President Donald Trump, a fact that left him surprised. This commentary took place during his Tuesday monologue on “The Late Show.”

Colbert’s Concerns Over Trump’s Approval Ratings

Colbert shared his astonishment at the new approval ratings, which showed Trump with a 33% overall approval. He emphasized that this statistic translates to only one in three Americans supporting the president. To illustrate this, Colbert suggested viewers look left and right: statistically, both individuals are likely more popular than Trump.

Strong Disapproval Among Americans

In contrast to the 22.4% who strongly approve of Trump, Colbert pointed out that an average of 47.2% of Americans strongly disapprove. This striking disparity left the comedian questioning the sustained support for the president.

Colbert humorously asked his audience, “Who are you?!” as he reflected on the contrasting opinions about Trump. He impersonated a MAGA supporter to express exaggerated frustrations about rising gas prices and other issues influencing public sentiment.

Trump’s Military Stance and Future Updates

Colbert also speculated that these poor poll numbers might be unsettling Trump. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump is reportedly considering ending the U.S. military campaign in Iran, even though the Strait of Hormuz is not fully operational.

The president is expected to address the nation about this situation on Wednesday evening, although details of his message remain unclear.

Watch Colbert’s Monologue

Colbert’s sardonic commentary unfolds every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS. To see his full monologue reacting to Trump’s approval ratings, viewers can tune in or check online on El-Balad.