Running late-night talk shows with Stephen Colbert already in the mud, he has pinned hopes on an approach that will undoubtedly change the political debate and rebuild the political influence of Trump. Colbert's actions this week, including a very harsh monologue and an all-powerful online campaign, have had many undesirable effects and stirred up a lot of questions about delving into political satire in the current post-Trump world.
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In an incisive diatribe delivered during his highly acclaimed late-night show "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the latter minced no words in his assault of Trump, the former president, holding him responsible for the divisive rhetoric that has kept the nation at a standstill and the numerous controversial policies that have hi-jacked the nation's system. Throughout his monologue; the anger in Colbert's voice caught attention all over America and was received with outbursts of spontaneous applause. This seemed to be a turning point in the long-standing conflict between Colbert and Trump, and demonstrated the growing awareness of the struggle against authoritarianism and fake news.
By the same Colbert did not expose Trump's vagaries and hitherto unabashed brutality. In a smart move that was meant to be for the backing of social media, Colbert launched a catchy campaign to ask his fans to share how they had been changed by Trump's time in the presidency. Within weeks the #GrabsBack movement had grown into a volatile online tsunami of personal stories and testimonials that only intensified people's opposition resistance against the US president's aspirations.
The igniting effect Colbert has had on late night comedy is being felt far outside the realm of television, having spread across the media landscape and spurred the new generation of activism and the term engagement. The way that Colbert's unembarrassed activism challenges Trump and reminds people that there's power in satire, his show has illustrated yet again how comedy and politics can be relevant in the 21st century.
In addition to Colbert seizing Trump's attempt to control the narrative and change perceptions, this event could also mark a major milestone in the battle between the two world leaders for influence and power over their subjects. Meanwhile, media figures like Colbert adopt the strategy of never avoiding Trump as well, which makes the President increasingly surrounded by publicity that subjects him to more critical questions from all parties.
And as politics continue to shape following Trump's presidency, Colbert's deeds reinforce the relevance of admonishing abuses by emphasizing on the right of the citizen to question and hold the leadership to account. Through his use of the forum to counter and attempt to surmise the Trump effect and also because he inspires others to do the same, Colbert has set in motion a formidable force for change that will, no doubt, bring about a big change in the American politics in every way possible especially for quite some time to come.