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Colbert Roasts Vance Over Controversial Trump AI Video

10/4/2025

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Colbert Mocks Vance

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert mocked JD Vance after Vance defended Trump's AI video.
The AI video, viewed over 250,000 times, featured Chuck Schumer and drew racism accusations.
Trump posted the AI video after Democrats refused to fund a government bill, risking a shutdown.
Colbert defended the humor and aired an animation depicting Vance, referencing a debunked couch story.

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Kimmel Critiques Trump

Kimmel used strong language and humor to criticize President Trump amid the government shutdown.
He mocked Trump's AI video featuring Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, calling it confused and racist.
The ongoing shutdown continues to affect various sectors, with funding bills still unresolved in the Senate.
Trump's response claimed Kimmel lacks talent; Kimmel dismissed it amid audience boos.

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Colbert Mocks Vance

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert mocked JD Vance after Vance defended Trump's AI video.
The AI video, viewed over 250,000 times, featured Chuck Schumer and drew racism accusations.
Trump posted the AI video after Democrats refused to fund a government bill, risking a shutdown.
Colbert defended the humor and aired an animation depicting Vance, referencing a debunked couch story.

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