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Stephen Colbert Lays Into Trump After He Shares Bizarre Obama Video

UNITED STATES, JUL 23 – Stephen Colbert accused Donald Trump of using an AI video of Obama’s arrest to divert attention from Epstein-related investigations, highlighting Trump's recurring distraction tactics.

  • On Tuesday's Late Show, Stephen Colbert highlighted an AI-generated video of Barack Obama being arrested, showcasing Trump's latest deflection.
  • Amid mounting scrutiny over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Trump deflected to Obama, sharing an AI clip to distract from the allegations.
  • During Tuesday's segment, Colbert said `Fake FBI agents are arresting him while Trump grins sedaciously` and demanded `What the fuck is wrong with this guy?`
  • President Donald Trump called the probe a 'witch hunt', insisted `this is like proof, irrefutable proof, that Obama was sedacious,` and shifted focus away from Epstein.
  • Later in the segment, Colbert said it’s a `signature move` when Trump faces pressure, noting he `throws red meat to the carnivorous base`.
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Stephen Colbert Lays Into Trump After He Shares Bizarre Obama Video

'What the f*** is wrong with this guy?'

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HuffPost broke the news in United States on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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