Stephen Colbert opened Thursdays Late Show by discussing Donald Trumps role in the release of three Americans being held in North Korea, a precursor to further diplomatic relations with Kim Jong-un.
Trump held a 3 a.m. press conference on the tarmac early Thursday morning alongside the three former hostages, where Trump thanked Kim for releasing the three men.
Colbert, however, took exception to Trump saying that Kims treatment of the three prisoners had been excellent. No, he wasnt. He wasnt excellent to them. And you know the hint that he wasnt? They look happy to be with you, Colbert said. Thats how low the bar is. You dont negotiate the release of people from an excellent situation.
The host also teased Trump over the presidents claim that his airport press conference broke the all-time-in-history television rating for 3 oclock in the morning.
Yes, thats how history judges all presidential accomplishments: Did it do better than an infomercial for Slap Chop?' Colbert said.
Colbert also questioned Trumps diplomatic prowess, saying in the voice of the president, My negotiating team is a Ouija board and that raccoon that picks Super Bowl winners.