Stephen Colbert laid into President Donald Trump during the CBS upfront presentation to advertisers on Wednesday.
Its an honor to be on stage every night talking about that days Trump scandal, he continued.
Unfortunately, the hour I spend on stage means Im often missing the breaking news of tomorrows Trump scandal.
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Colbert then mocked Spicer for last weeks report that he spoke to press among bushes outside the White House.
Of his monologue, Colbert said it felt like a White House press conference.
(The swear was bleeped and aired during what the FCC deems safe harbor.)
This administration has been just as strange as I imagined it would be.
The president recently had some harsh words to say about me.
He said my language is not appropriate forThe Late Showbecause kids are watching.
Who says only old people watch CBS?
Thank you, Mr. President!
Clearly, were number one in the coveted demo of age 6-to-10 insomniacs.
Of course, unlike Trump my guests know theyre being taped.
I understand the president doesnt like my show.
But like his votes on election day, hes in the minority.
Because right nowThe Late Showis No.
1 in late night.
He also joked about Trumps relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Today you will learn about our exciting fall lineup unless the president has already leaked it to Russia.
I hear Vladimir Putin just finished binge watching the first season ofYoung Sheldon.
Colbert then introduced CBS Corp. CEO Leslie Moonves.
I love that guy, Moonves said.
1 and Bill OReilly would be doing a podcast in his underwear?
