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Fox News
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Stephen Colbert floats masked ICE agents possibly getting shot in states with 'Stand Your Ground' laws
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert questioned whether "Stand Your Ground" laws put masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at risk of being shot during an interview with Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., on Thursday. As Democrats across the country continue to criticize the federal agency's use of masks and civilian clothing, the liberal host questioned whether officers are being put in danger in "Stand Your Ground" states like Florida. Colbert said he was alarmed because, "it does feel like kidnapping, because, as you said, unmarked windowless vans will show up. Men will get out wearing masks… no identifying patches, do not identify themselves. They don't have badges." "They grab people and put them in a van, in a state like Florida that has a 'Stand Your Ground' law and people can open carry," he went on. "It's dangerous for those officers, not just for the people, because why wouldn't you think that you were being attacked?" Despite Colbert's claim, open carry is not legal in Florida. It is allowed under certain, limited circumstances, such as hunting or fishing. In February 2025, however, Governor Ron DeSantis urged the legislature to support open carry. Earlier in the interview, Colbert asked Frost to clarify what he meant when he called the Trump administration's last round of deportations a "taxpayer-funded kidnapping operation." The Florida congressman argued that the "mass deportations" promised by President Donald Trump during his 2024 campaign could hardly be classified as deportations due to a lack of legal due process for those being deported. "There is no legal process for people," he claimed. "We have ICE federal agents pulling up, terrorizing our communities, hopping out of unmarked vans, stealing — and yes, kidnapping people. Not giving them their day in court and yes — human trafficking them to other nations, other countries around the entire world." Frost also questioned why agents felt the need to conceal their identities in the first place. "My other thing is, if you are proud of what you're doing, why do you have to wear a mask to do it?" he asked. "If you are operating within the bounds of the law, you should not have to cover your face. That is the problem with ICE and with the administration right now is this whole thing is happening in the shadows." Earlier this month, Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons slammed Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., on "Fox & Friends" for their "disgusting" rhetoric about agents masking up, which he felt put him and his officers in danger. Wu compared ICE agents wearing masks to members of the neo-Nazi group the Nationalist Social Club-131 (NSC-131) during a press conference on June 5, amid government claims that ICE agents have faced a 413% increase in assaults. Jeffries has called for the identification of ICE agents who perpetrate "aggressive overreach."
The Guardian
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Kimmel on Trump's Iran plans: ‘Who the hell knows what he's gonna do?'
Late-night hosts discussed Donald Trump's Iran threats and how it's causing discord among his loyalists. On Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the host spoke about the president considering a US military strike on Iran with 'all options on the table'. Kimmel joked that for him that would mean 'McDonald's, Popeyes, Burger King, Domino's and KFC'. The talk has meant that the Magaverse is 'intensely divided' and with Trump still expressing unsureness, Kimmel said: 'Who the hell knows what he's gonna do?' A statement quoted Trump as saying that he will have an answer in two weeks. 'For a guy whose catchphrase is 'you're fired', no one has ever given more two weeks' notice,' he said. While this week typically contains the longest day of the year, Kimmel joked that 'every day is the longest day of the year' in 2025. The weather is set to be 'unusually hot' in the US this summer, according to experts. 'This is why the pope moved to Italy, it's too hot,' he joked. This week also saw Americans celebrate Juneteenth, a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery, although many on the right refused to join in. 'We're the ones who stopped enslaving, they should have a holiday for us!' Kimmel imagined them saying. On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert called Juneteenth 'a day of joy so Donald Trump doesn't like it'. He spoke about Trump's first executive order at the start of his second term, which demanded the dissolution of DEI, including a halt to all activities like Juneteenth. This week also saw RFK Jr's health and human services department remove advice on daily drinking limits. 'Vaccine shots are discouraged but tequila shots are not,' he said. Instead, a statement will recommend that Americans drink in moderation. 'Yes, because that's something Americans are great at: moderation,' Colbert joked. Like Kimmel, he also remarked that 'this year the longest day has been every day' before speaking about Elon Musk, who has been 'taking a break from destroying our government' to oversee the explosion of an unmanned starship rocket. He then moved on to Iran and spoke about Trump's statement about waiting two weeks. 'Two weeks' notice is so important,' he said before comparing his remarks to 'quitting your sales job at Best Buy'. Colbert said he's probably 'too distracted by the stuff he wants to destroy here'. On Late Night, Seth Meyers spoke about people making comparisons between Trump and George W Bush. 'Trump would not appreciate this comparison,' he said, showing footage of Trump criticising how Bush handled the Iraq war. But while many of his loyalists have 'claimed the Bush era was over', there are many similarities between the two. Meyers spoke about the hugely unpopular new bill that was recently pushed through with a large amount of Americans not in favour as it helps out richer citizens over the working class. He also spoke about Trump's desire to start a 'disastrous war in the Middle East' and expressed concern over the president not knowing what he is going to do. 'You should know what you're gonna do and we should also know!' he said. Meyers said that we are relying on the 'whims of a single madman' over something so important. He also said we should be worried that Pete Hegseth is involved, playing footage of him talking about medical experiments where marbles are placed inside cat anuses. First, Meyers said, 'Don't kink-shame,' while also saying it sounds unlikely as 'they barely let you pet their heads'. He also said that the Magaverse is 'imploding because Trump betrayed everything he claimed to believe in'.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'A Real American Disgrace!': Stephen Colbert Nails Trump's Most 'Half-Assed' Effort Yet
'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert said President Donald Trump didn't exactly bring his A-game with his attempt at taunting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this week. The president has been trying to pressure Powell into lowering interest rates, to no avail. Trump fired off a tweet calling him ''Too Late' Jerome Powell,' and adding, 'TOO LATE's an American Disgrace!' Colbert wasn't impressed. 'You want a real American disgrace?' he asked. 'That half-assed nickname! 'Too Late?' 'Too Late?' You can't do better than 'Too Late?'' Colbert offered the president some more effective options. 'What about 'Loose Bowel Jerome Powell?'' he asked. 'What about, 'Jerome, Jerome, the business gnome, won't lower mortgage rates on your home?' Come on!' He noted that 'Too Late' was a far cry from the types of mean-spirited nicknames Trump used to cook up. 'This country used to have standards,' Colbert lamented, then listed off some of the president's previous work: 'Meatball Ron! Sloppy Steve! Little Marco!' See more in his Thursday night monologue:
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'A Real American Disgrace!': Stephen Colbert Nails Trump's Most 'Half-Assed' Effort Yet
'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert said President Donald Trump didn't exactly bring his A-game with his attempt at taunting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this week. The president has been trying to pressure Powell into lowering interest rates, to no avail. Trump fired off a tweet calling him ''Too Late' Jerome Powell,' and adding, 'TOO LATE's an American Disgrace!' Colbert wasn't impressed. 'You want a real American disgrace?' he asked. 'That half-assed nickname! 'Too Late?' 'Too Late?' You can't do better than 'Too Late?'' Colbert offered the president some more effective options. 'What about 'Loose Bowel Jerome Powell?'' he asked. 'What about, 'Jerome, Jerome, the business gnome, won't lower mortgage rates on your home?' Come on!' He noted that 'Too Late' was a far cry from the types of mean-spirited nicknames Trump used to cook up. 'This country used to have standards,' Colbert lamented, then listed off some of the president's previous work: 'Meatball Ron! Sloppy Steve! Little Marco!' See more in his Thursday night monologue:
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Stephen Colbert Uncovers The 1 Uncomfortable Word Trump's Too 'Embarrassed' To Say
'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert said on Wednesday the entire world is waiting for President Donald Trump to reveal what the United States will do about the growing military conflict between Israel and Iran. 'Well, last night, Commander-in-Chief Donald John Trump, after consulting with his advisers, poised on the precipice of history, made a powerful and momentous declaration,' Colbert said. Trump announced he was installing a pair of 'tall' and 'tapered' flagpoles on the grounds of the White House, calling them 'the most magnificent poles made.' 'It sounds pretty cool,' Colbert said. 'But fair warning: If you Google 'tall tapered magnificent pole' on your office computer, you will get a call from HR.' Trump supervised the raising of the poles on Wednesday but was afraid to use a certain word to describe it. 'They call it a lifting,' Trump said. 'They also use another word, but I'm not going to use that word. You know what that is? The word, it starts with an 'E.' You know what the word is?' Colbert took a guess at what that word might be. 'It's a word that starts with an 'E' that he's embarrassed to say publicly,' Colbert said, then concluded: 'Eric!' See more in his Wednesday night monologue:
