So when Trump won the presidency on Tuesday, Colbert was just as shocked as many other Americans.
We have to accept that Donald Trump will be the 45th president of the United States, Colbert said.
It feels like a little bit of a dream state.
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All day Ive had to remind myself this isnt a dream.
Im not on a peyote trip on the hunt of the Great Deer.
And no matter what the GOP is saying publicly, I think they might be feeling the same way.
And when they couldnt, surprise!
They won the presidency, both houses of Congress, and a seat on the Supreme Court.
Being an American citizen is like family.
Youre in it whether you like it or not.
Colbert is a religious guy, so of course he wonders why God would allow a Trump presidency.
There was some biting criticism in there too.
I just want to say: Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, First Amendment, Colbert said.
The most important things we can do together.
Watch the clip below.
