this is truly an historic moment as Donald Trump becomes the first US president convicted of a crime although once they almost nailed Martin Van Beren for hotwiring a horse a jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 charges against him on Thursday night on Thursday evening Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts is it really possible for you to believe this he was the first American president to have this title Trump's legal troubles have long been expected and now the time has come for him to pay the price in spite of this Trump declined to accept accountability for the circumstances and instead opted to play the victim in the way he always does colber was not going to put up with it even if he was out there acting like he was being unfairly persecuted this is a fantastic illustration of Colbert's approach the way he speaks the more absurd Trump's worries seem but it extended Beyond Trump's conviction as well Colbert also followed Trump's absurd claims and flawed defenses of himself like the Pillsbury Doughboy trying to pick himself Trump is out there trying to paint the judge as some sort of evil you saw what happened to some of the witnesses that were on our side they were literally crucified by this man who looks like an angel but he's really a devil looks so nice and soft nice nice and soft does he think of the judge of the Pillsbury Dough Boy Yes you did hear it correctly the illusions of Donald Trump are utterly irrational he is willing to draw these absurd comparisons because he is so determined to draw attention away from his own actions and on top of that Colbert is standing there poking holes in his claims and keeping him from moving an inch but first let's take the opposite course here is a synopsis of the legal narrative around Trump for the benefit of readers who may not be fully informed the former president was found to have been found guilty on 34 counts related to payments of hush money made during his 2016 presidential campaign Thursday it was late afternoon and everyone assumed they'd be adjourning for the day it was almost 4:30 Trump was feeling loose leaving a longer deliberation meant good news for him then suddenly the foreman sent the judge a note and in an instant The Smiling stopped a smattering of gasps could be heard then a heavy silence filled the room and because it's trump it was silence but deadly the jury announced their verdict and now the judge has scheduled Trump's sentencing for July 11th it is not just one small infraction that has landed Trump in hot water rather it is a substantial string of charges the fact that a former president is currently serving time in prison for a crime is also noteworthy it was only a matter of time until Colbert felt the need to lighten the topic with a little historical humor despite this it is very clear how serious the situation is Donald Trump's Legacy and Prospects of returning to politics will be profoundly impacted by his conviction the fact that he is reacting poorly is hardly surprising when the outcome was announced in the Trump Tower Lobby Trump's meltdown was already well underway he gave a brief demonstration of his usual outbursts in which he yells that he has been unfairly singled out the day after convicted felon Donald Trump was convicted of his felonies he staged his own mini meltdown in the lobby of Trump Tower a case where if they can do this to me they can do this to anyone it's true it could happen to anyone who commits crimes he keeps doing the same song and dance that we have witnessed him do many times col's takedown is clear-cut and effective he is highlighting the Ridiculousness of Trump's claim that taking responsibility for your actions is somehow unfair the fact that no one is above the law regardless of wealth or social standing should not come as a surprise really want to live in an America where the law is applied equally regardless of how rich you are cuz if that happens ladies and gentlemen no you think about this shut up listen we may not be facing a situation where if you can't do the time and I can't believe I'm saying this don't do the C on the other side Trump persisted there the judge overseeing his trial was then attacked with him being accused of being prejudiced and unjust when things have gone wrong for Trump in the past he has employed this strategy which is to point fingers at those who are to blame Colbert was able to break through Trump's bravado and exposed the desperation that was behind his remarks massively convicted felon Donald felon Trump also complained about the judge who oversaw the trial where he was convicted you saw what happened to some of the witnesses that were on our side they were literally crucified by using his razor sharp analysis and fast humor Trump's criticism of the judge is only a smoke screen to draw attention away from the fact that he was found guilty by a jury of his peers based on the evidence that was provided when the facts are taken into account Trump's own remarks usually do more harm than good in a recent interview with Fox News he repeated the ridiculous assertion that he never used the phrase lock her up he told an insane lie about his 16 campaign you famously said regarding Hillary Clinton lock her up Hillary Clinton I didn't say lock her up but the people would all say lock her up lock when running for president in 2016 it would be easy for anyone with a memory to refute this myth it's simpler for comedians like colber to take aim at Trump when he makes these kinds of flagrantly false comments the people said lock her up that was your whole campaign stop it we remember we were there it's like if Arby said we never said we have the meats the people said we have the meat his willingness to change history and ignore the truth makes him a great Target for mockery it's also true that even in situations where Trump's flaws are evident his fans usually agree with him the best thing about it is this Trump's defenses are not only utterly ridiculous but also predictable he's always trying to assign blame always acting like the victim in every situation however pbear and other late night programs exist to expose him to act as a mirror to his action and to show the general public how ridiculous they are there are other people that are receiving criticism besides Trump attention is also focused on his supporters the loyal Maga mob members Colbert routinely interviews Pro Donald Trump individuals during his programs these people will jump to the defense of their Idol no matter how ludicrous their justification it's astounding how much conceptual dissonance many who back Trump are displaying they are willing to overlook his inadequacies wrongdoings and lies because their beliefs are so firmly established colber delivers incredibly exhilarating ENT Ain M because he is so Adept at drawing attention to these contradictions nevertheless let us go back to Trump's statement sources close to Trump said that after watching Colbert's show he became irritated and is now acting out in a fit of rage he said that the job was impolite and unfair it seems that he is unable of even putting up with the taste of his own medication Trump's time is obviously over Additionally you should just keep watching if you're not convinced Steven Colbert blasted president Donald Trump once more as always using his razor sharp sense of humor and his ability to get right to the point Colbert's constant Jabs were not only amusing but they also provided a harsh critique of the amazing scandals that Trump has been a part of since he left government Steven Colbert ridiculed Donald Trump's ability to stay aware at his court appearance on May 7 2024 the ex-president and current felon also gave this Bonkers reason for not taking the stand now I would have testified I wanted to testify but the judge allowed them to go into every everything that I was ever involved in in other words you could go into every single thing that I ever did was he a bad boy here was your a bad boy there bad boy Donald chicken Pal give me chicken give me chicken pal too high he said that this was a rare event that needed to be discussed conversely Trump faced consequences for breaking a gag order for the second time in a short period of time the backdrop for Trump's jokes in this episode is the New York hush money trial in which he was charged with paying money to refute allegations of an affair during the 2016 presidential campaign New York was the site of the trial apparently the goal of these payments was to make sure that his personal life did not interfere with his Ambitions to become president not only has this specific instance attracted national attention because of the disturbing aspects it contains but it also raises important issues regarding the rules governing campaign finance and appropriate presidential Behavior Colbert makes fun of Trump's actions in court and recommends that a more thorough accountability system be put in place it is not a small matter when someone repeatedly defies a gag order it calls into question the standards of conduct that are required of public figures in particular outside of the courthouse last week we heard the wishful thinking that Trump would successfully appeal the conviction predicted by a man with a white beard who gave his information only as hungry Santa this raises concerns about equity and Justice particularly the question of whether people in positions of authority are are held to unequal standards Steven Colbert sees the chance to express his opinions in response to this Steven Colbert brought up Donald Trump's complaints during his trial about the jury's bias pointing to the jury's predominantly Democratic makeup as the cause he made fun of Trump's complaints about how fast the selection process moved along and he made hints that none of his real peers were present because well none of them fit his specific interests and way of living he was funny in the manner he expressed this Trump's remarks against the jury serve as an examp example of his ongoing propensity to cast doubt on the authority of organizations and legal systems that directly conflict with his own objectives Trump has regularly criticized judges and Court judgments during his presidency and the ensuing legal challenges especially when the rulings have gone against him judge could decide to say hey house arrest or even jail how do you face what that could I'm okay with it I don't know that the public would stand it you know I don't I'm not sure the public would stand for it I think it would be tough for the public to take it would be tough for the public actually I happen to have a large number of the public here hey public what do you all think of trump going to [Applause] jail I didn't say lock him up the people said lock him up this is particularly valid when he has received favorable decisions however it doesn't end there furthermore Steven Colbert went above and beyond while disc discussing Trump's unique historical situation check out the URL provided below as Steven Colbert pointed out in a light-hearted way Donald Trump has the chance to create history by being the first former president to face the prospect of incarceration but this will not be an opportunity presented the way most presidents would like subsequently Steven Colbert went on to ridicule the enormous joke he had devised about the first big check that Trump had made to Stormy Daniels according to him a more contemporary approach would have involved using an online payment service like like zel which is renowned for being userfriendly this was a reference to Trump's choice to pay back Michael Cohen his former lawyer personal handwritten checks Colbert said in a derisive manner Stormy Daniels an adult film actress was reportedly paid $130,000 by Donald Trump via his lawyer Michael Cohen to stay quiet about an alleged Affair that happened years ago the payments in question have their roots in the 2016 presidential campaign when Stormy Daniels was reported to have received the funds given that the payment was made just a few days prior to the 2016 presidential election there is a great deal of ambiguity around both the payments date and intended purpose hush money was paid to Daniels against her will in order to prevent her from telling her story to the public which could have hurt Trump's prospects of winning the election in a later statement Michael Cohen revealed that he had received payment from Donald Trump who had represented these reimbursements as legal costs in his firm's record Cohen made his remarks after Trump had already given him payment despite everything that was happening Trump found it difficult to remain silent for an eternity he talked endlessly about Mara Lago and knowing cbear he would not ignore the steps that Trump had made on May 6th 2024 Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the routine of taking pictures with donors at a maralago gathering it was an occasion to honor the presidential campaign in a way that is characteristic of him Steven Colbert brought this topic to the Public's attention colber informed the crowd that they didn't give enough money to avoid being photographed in an attempt to play off Trump's accusation that he had to take a lot of pictures this was done to downplay the severity of the criticism this joke calls attention to the mindset that sometimes leads people to believe that political fundraising is a transactional Endeavor during his presidency Donald Trump has been involved in planning and attending a number of fundraising events especially at his private estate in maral Lago The Gatherings that are taking place are not just informally thrown rather Trump's group is consciously planning these parties as fundraisers to raise money for his political campaigns and other causes the supporters must Fork over substantial sums of money up to $200,000 per person in order to gain entry to these gatherings they are regularly offered exclusive access to president Trump in return including chances to have dinners with him deliver speeches in private and have official photos taken these gatherings not only give guests a significant financial boost but also Foster a sense of privilege and loyalty which strengthens their bond with Trump's political Brand This is a result of the high costs associated ated with these gatherings as well as their exclusivity the bond between Trump and his supporters is one element that makes them unique he has been able to maintain an open and strong relationship with his base of support by using his Charisma and adhering to a clear communication plan he has the capacity to use fundraising events held at venues like Mara Lago to pay for his legal fees in addition to using his personal connections to influence politics after all of the discussion there is still one more question that needs to be addressed when Trump leaves office what choices will be made about the trials he is presently facing