Stephen Colbert taunts CBS in monologue while mocking Trump’s 'Board of Peace'

Stephen Colbert took aim at both President Donald Trump and his own network executives during a recent episode of The Late Show, using his opening monologue to deliver sharp political and corporate satire.

During the broadcast, Colbert mocked Trump’s proposal for a so-called “Board of Peace,” which would reportedly require countries to pay a $1 billion fee for permanent membership. Poking fun at the idea, Colbert said, “Trump’s next mission in Davos was debuting a new international club that he calls the Board of Peace, where nations can pay $1 billion for a permanent seat. No surprise that peace has a price.”

The comedian then turned his attention inward, referencing his own network’s recent legal settlement connected to Trump. Drawing laughter from the audience, Colbert quipped, “Now, admittedly, the idea of paying a billion dollars to obey Donald Trump seems a little steep; after all, CBS got to do it for just $16 million.”

Colbert’s remarks come as he approaches the final months of his tenure on The Late Show, which is set to end when CBS concludes the long-running franchise later this year. In recent episodes, the host has leaned more openly into political commentary and pointed jokes about media power and corporate decision-making.

The monologue highlighted Colbert’s continued willingness to challenge both political leadership and network authority, reinforcing late-night television’s role as a space for sharp satire and criticism.