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Lawrence Jones Slams Colbert's Trump Iran War Prank

4/4/2026

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  • Lawrence Jones criticized Stephen Colbert for an April Fool's joke about U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran war address.
  • Colbert's prank praised the speech and mocked it as lacking substance.
  • Trump claimed the war was nearly over during the address, despite rising casualties and 59% disapproval in polls.
  • Late-night hosts lampooned Trump's tactics and the administration's handling, including the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi.