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Colbert Warns of Constitutional Crisis Amid Trump’s Actions

4/16/2025

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In a fiery April 15 monologue, Stephen Colbert slammed President Trump's blatant disregard for a Supreme Court ruling on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation, warning of a looming constitutional crisis. He also took aim at Trump's authoritarian demands on Harvard, applauding the university's courageous stand against compliance. Colbert's sharp wit underscored the gravity of the situation.

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In a fiery April 15 monologue, Stephen Colbert slammed President Trump's blatant disregard for a Supreme Court ruling on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation, warning of a looming constitutional crisis. He also took aim at Trump's authoritarian demands on Harvard, applauding the university's courageous stand against compliance. Colbert's sharp wit underscored the gravity of the situation.