The Late Show host has told America, and the world what he thinks of Donald Trump’s transgender military ban with two sharp words after reading his tweets on the show. The crowd erupted in cheers and mild shock.
Stephen Colbert said Donald Trump had gone from “crazy” to “cruel” with his latest series of tweets this week. He read out the series of tweets that has people raging with discussion in the US and then responded with his two words.
What do you think?
TONIGHT: The President’s morning tweets are often crazy, but seldom as cruel as the pronouncement he made this morning. #LSSC pic.twitter.com/196q1P6Uo6
— The Late Show (@colbertlateshow) July 27, 2017
We bring you the actual tweets from Trump himself for your feedback…
After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow……
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
….Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017
….victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017