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The comedian opened his monologue by noting that the conflict in the Middle East had reached its 69th day – “nice, and terrible” – before turning to the real-world fallout of rising oil prices on ordinary Americans, as reported by Mediaite. With the Strait of Hormuz still in a dangerous deadlock, he framed the economic strain as a direct consequence of foreign policy drift and energy insecurity.
“We still don’t know how Iran’s response to Trump’s one-page peace offer will be, but we do know the White House is desperate for a deal before the midterms,” Colbert said, underscoring the administration’s political anxiety. “In a recent poll, more than eight in 10 Americans said struggles at the gas pump are putting strain on their finances.”
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“The other two Americans couldn’t talk right now because they were busy sucking gas out of their neighbor’s Subaru,” he joked, using dark humor to highlight how fuel costs are squeezing household budgets. From a conservative vantage point, the punchline underscores a serious point: when Washington mismanages energy policy and foreign affairs, working families pay the price first.
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Colbert then shifted to the impact on businesses, warning that the pain is not confined to consumers. “Businesses are also being hurt. Today, we got a warning that continued supply chain disruptions could push costs higher from the CEO of McDonald’s.”
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McDonald’s, a staple of American life and a favorite of President Trump, cautioned that inflation and supply chain turmoil are driving up beef and energy costs, burdening both franchise owners and customers. “Yeah, perhaps this will finally show Trump the true cost of war,” Colbert cracked. “Because this man did not work hard enough for peace, he could lose his 10-piece.”
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The host then turned his fire on the administration’s economic spin, likening it to Baghdad Bob-style denialism. He played a clip of Trump’s chief economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, on Fox Business, where Hassett insisted the economy was thriving and boasted that credit card spending is “through the roof.”
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“Yes, things are great,” Colbert deadpanned after the clip. “Credit card spending is through the roof! Bottle collection has become very popular! Sales of scratchers have skyrocketed! And there’s never been a better time to start a career as a bus station gigolo!”
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While Colbert’s barbs are aimed at President Trump, his monologue inadvertently underscores a broader conservative critique: reckless spending, inflationary policies, and foreign entanglements are eroding prosperity, and no amount of optimistic talking points from Washington can disguise the mounting strain on American families and businesses.
