Stephen Colbert calls Trump 'fascist' over inflammatory rhetoric, Internet says 'it isn't an exaggeration'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Stephen Colbert, in the latest episode of 'The Late Show', unleashed a scathing critique of former President Donald Trump, even going so far as to brand him a "fascist".
This audacious remark has triggered a wave of online reactions, with a significant number of internet users agreeing that the host's description was not an "exaggeration."
Stephen Colbert calls Donald Trump 'fascist'
Colbert asserted that there was an immediate need for America to be reminded of Donald Trump and his escalating inflammatory rhetoric.
On Tuesday night’s ‘Late Show’, Colbert stated unequivocally, "Donald Trump is a fascist."
Colbert pointed out that Trump has been using language reminiscent of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. For instance, he highlighted Trump’s promise to eradicate left-wing "vermin" if he were to be elected president.
Colbert also devised a vibrant method to illustrate the necessity of these reminders about Trump's true character.
He said, "It's important to, let's say, metaphorically jam the sharpened stick of knowledge into the soft inner thigh of your mind and just grind it around a bit to try to reawaken the horror of what our country would be like if this hate-filled dingus and his soulless goons ever got a hold of power again."
Fans react to Stephen Colbert's remarks about Trump
The Internet immediatly reacted to Colbert's comments on Trump, with a fan stating, "Yet another reminder that it wasn't a exaggeration to call Trump a fascist."
Another user wrote, "So glad to see Trump being called out on his fascism. Love ya, Stephen!"
"Yes finally! MSNBC, Colbert, other people really saying the F word," commented another.
Another user stated, "Nothing surprises me anymore with Donald and his crime family, thanks for always making me laugh hard in times of darkness uncle Steph."
"Finally someone comes out and says it plain. Thank you for this Stehpen. Where is the rest of the media? It's so far past the time to ring the alarm bells loud and clear," noted another.
One person mentioned, “Donald Trump Is a Fascist” - breaking news headline, 2015."
