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I want the Kennedy Center blowed up, the late night host quips Alyssa Ray @ 10:06 PM on socials on Facebook on X (formerly Twitter) on LinkedIn on Email Stephen Colbert (Photo credit: “The Late Show”/YouTube) Stephen Colbert sounded off on Donald Trumps new poll numbers, which showed that over 22% of Americans strongly approve of the president, leaving the late night host baffled. During Tuesdays monologue for The Late Show, Colbert bemoaned high gas prices amid Trumps Iran War and suggested that hes not the only one frustrated right now.

The fact that Trump is ruining everything all the time has not helped his popularity, the comedian noted. According to a new UMass, YouGov, you spin me right round ba poll, his approval rating has sunk to 33%.

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He continued: Thats only one out of every three people. To put that into perspective, turn to your right. Both of those people are more popular than Donald Trump.

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Key Takeaways

  • 2% of Americans strongly disapprove of the president.
  • Yet, Colbert was taken aback to learn that there are still 22.
  • 4% who strongly approve of him.

The Bottom Line

And I know this is a pipe dream, but is there any way that maybe maybe we could get Denmark to hate us? Cause, I would just love it if the price of licorice went up, too.

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