Stephen Colbert mocks Trump's 'Board of Peace'

Says $1b to obey Trump seems a lot when CBS got to do it for just $16m

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.

Colbert has won eleven Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and three Peabody Awards.

Colbert was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2006 and 2012.