“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert went after his company dad and mom on Tuesday amid stories that Paramount, which owns CBS, was ready to settle a lawsuit with President Donald Trump.
Trump final yr sued the community for $20 billion over a “60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris that he claimed was edited to make her look higher.
“At first, CBS stated they’d battle this frivolous lawsuit,” Colbert stated. “However right here’s the rub: Paramount is within the technique of being bought, proper now, they usually want the Trump administration’s FCC to approve transferring the CBS broadcast license to the brand new house owners, which, for obscure causes, they simply haven’t performed but.”
Then this week, it was reported that Paramount is able to settle that lawsuit with Trump for as much as $50 million.
A number of lawmakers, together with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), warned Paramount to not settle, with some saying that such a transfer may violate laws against bribery.
Colbert went into mock outrage mode.
“Girls and gents, I’m a proud firm man. I like who I work for, and I’ll get up towards these scurrilous accusations that Paramount is engaged in company and political malfeasance,” Colbert declared. “For the low worth of $50 million.”
However he additionally sensed one other alternative.
“I’m joking, clearly. Satire, and many others. I might by no means take a bribe from CBS ― if Donald Trump outbids them!” he stated. “As a result of, Mr. President, I’m keen to testify in your facet on this lawsuit for 50 million and one {dollars}.”
See extra in his Tuesday night time monologue:
