Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' jokes targeted conservatives 87% of time in final years, study says
A recent study revealed that Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' jokes predominantly targeted conservatives, with 87% of the humor aimed at this group. Over three years, Colbert made 3,639 jokes about Donald Trump, significantly outpacing other political figures. The analysis also noted that nearly all guests on the show were liberal, with minimal focus on conservative voices.
- ▪Stephen Colbert's jokes targeted conservatives 87% of the time in the final years of his show.
- ▪Colbert made 3,639 jokes about Donald Trump, compared to just 21 about Kamala Harris.
- ▪The study conducted by the Media Research Center found that nearly every guest on the show was liberal.
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Media Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' jokes targeted conservatives 87% of time in final years, study says Trump was the punchline 3,639 times while Kamala Harris was joked about just 21 times over three years By Brian Flood Fox News Published May 22, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Stephen Colbert mocks Trump supporters still backing the president "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert mocked people who still supported President Donald Trump amid his low approval ratings during a monologue on his show.
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