'Sweet Jesus In A Skybox!': Stephen Colbert Exposes Outrageous Trump Inauguration Plan
LOADINGERROR LOADING“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert on Thursday night echoed President Joe Biden’s warning this week that a new class of wealthy elites is moving in to seize power.And it will be very visible on Monday at Donald Trump’s inauguration.“If you need proof that our age is all gilded up, this Monday the three richest men in the history of mankind ― Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg ― will attend the inauguration,” Colbert noted.
Advertisement The three billionaires will watch the proceedings from some of the best seats possible: up on the platform with elected officials and Trump’s Cabinet nominees.“Sweet Jesus in a skybox!” exclaimed Colbert.
“That is the most corrupt-appearing thing I have ever heard.If we’re gonna go full Roman Empire, then at least throw Denzel Washington in there.” We Need Your SupportOther news outlets have retreated behind paywalls.
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