Colbert Mocks Trump’s Crowd Size Obsession as Harris Draws Big Rallies and Laughs

In a humorous yet pointed segment on CBS's "The Late Show," Stephen Colbert took aim at former President Donald Trump's ongoing fixation with crowd sizes, particularly in light of Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent rallies that have drawn significant attendance. Colbert mocked Trump's baseless assertions on Truth Social, where he claimed that Harris resorted to artificial intelligence to fabricate large crowds at her events. Colbert quipped, "Trump's crowd envy has set his brain to 'broil'" while emphasizing the absurdity of Trump's claims. He parodied the former president, remarking, “[imitating Trump] Fake crowd, everybody! Many people are asking -- no, many people are asking, 'Is it cake?'" This light-hearted mockery was coupled with a critique of Trump's fragile ego, suggesting that he is particularly stung by Harris's popularity amongst voters. Furthering his comedic tirade, Colbert suggested that believing Harris could generate an entire crowd using A.I. is "the definition of insanity." He went on to jokingly theorize about the possibility that Harris might have used A.I. to conjure Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, humorously positing that the prompt might have been "Sympathetic Meatloaf." Jon Stewart added his own brand of humor, noting that Trump's concerns over crowd sizes strike a chord with "the single-issue crowd size voter." Seth Meyers also joined in, playfully asserting that Trump likely has no idea what A.I. stands for, jokingly suggesting he thinks it could refer to a steak sauce, adding, “[imitating Trump] 'She A1-ed the crowd. She gave out free bottles of steak sauce to people on the street to get them to come in.'" The segment not only provided a comedic take on the former president's obsession with crowd sizes but also illuminated the underlying tensions within the current political landscape, where public perception and appearances often take center stage. This commentary comes as Trump continues to navigate his political future amid growing competition from figures like Harris, who appear to resonate well with the electorate. As late-night hosts continue to dissect the quirks of political figures, the interplay of humor and criticism serves as a reminder of the absurdities that characterize today's political discourse. Meanwhile, audiences can expect more laughs and insights in upcoming episodes, with notable appearances scheduled from stars like Bowen Yang and Jeff Goldblum, who is currently guest hosting for Jimmy Kimmel.