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Stephen Colbert Wants 24-Hour Body Swap with Trump

12/30/2025

Summary

Story summary

Stephen Colbert expressed a desire to swap bodies with U.S. President Donald Trump for 24 hours on Slate's Political Gabfest.
He would resign immediately, calling it a 'predictable' choice and his exit would be on top.
He advised his wife to visit her sister during that time.
Trump's response remains unknown, though he previously criticized Colbert as a "pathetic trainwreck" on social media.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, Stephen Colbert humorously proposed swapping bodies with President Donald Trump, echoing a long-standing tradition of political satire in American media. This exchange reflects the contentious relationship between entertainers and politicians, reminiscent of the 1970s when Johnny Carson and Richard Nixon navigated similar dynamics. Such interactions illustrate the media's evolving role in shaping public discourse around political figures.

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Stephen Colbert expressed a desire to swap bodies with U.S. President Donald Trump for 24 hours on Slate's Political Gabfest.
He would resign immediately, calling it a 'predictable' choice and his exit would be on top.
He advised his wife to visit her sister during that time.
Trump's response remains unknown, though he previously criticized Colbert as a "pathetic trainwreck" on social media.

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