In a revealing moment on late-night television, Stephen Colbert and his guest, CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins, found themselves caught off guard when their audience burst into laughter at an unexpected time. The incident occurred during a discussion on Colbert’s Monday night show, where Collins was invited to talk about the latest developments in the upcoming presidential election. However, the conversation took an unexpected turn when Colbert made a comment about CNN’s objectivity—an assertion that the audience clearly found amusing.
As the two discussed the shifting dynamics of the 2024 election, Collins suggested that former President Donald Trump was struggling to find a consistent strategy against Vice President Kamala Harris, who recently stepped into the spotlight after President Joe Biden’s surprising decision to step down and endorse her. “Trump has kind of been thrown on his heels by this,” Collins said, adding that Trump was unsure how to target Harris, given her younger age, different gender, and race.
Colbert, in an attempt to praise CNN, chimed in, “I know you guys are objective over there, that you just report the news as it is.” What happened next was likely not what either Colbert or Collins expected—the audience erupted in laughter, clearly taking Colbert’s comment as a joke rather than a serious endorsement of CNN’s reporting.
Both Colbert and Collins were visibly surprised by the reaction. Collins, looking puzzled, asked, “Was that supposed to be a laugh line?” Colbert, clearly flustered, responded, “It wasn’t supposed to be, but I guess it is.” The uncomfortable moment didn’t last long, as Colbert quickly tried to pivot the conversation back to Biden’s departure from the race, asking if CNN had anticipated such a dramatic shift.
While the left-leaning media often prides itself on being the arbiters of truth, the audience’s reaction speaks volumes about the growing skepticism toward networks like CNN. Despite Collins’ claim that Trump’s campaign is unsure how to approach Harris, the former president has been anything but silent. Trump’s team has been on the offensive, highlighting Harris’s radical positions and her alignment with the far-left agenda.
In fact, Trump’s campaign recently released a hard-hitting ad that exposes Harris’s own words on various issues. The ad, which has been making waves, features clips of Harris embracing her radical views, including her support for the “Green New Deal” and her desire to end the filibuster. The video also highlights Harris’s stance on fracking, where she clearly states, “There’s no question. I’m in favor of banning fracking.”
This moment on Colbert’s show underscores a broader reality: many Americans are growing increasingly distrustful of mainstream media outlets like CNN. The laughter that followed Colbert’s comment about CNN’s objectivity wasn’t just a spontaneous reaction—it was a reflection of a sentiment that’s becoming more widespread.
As the 2024 election heats up, it’s clear that the battle for truth and transparency will be just as fierce as the fight for the White House. And with moments like this one on Colbert’s show, it’s evident that the public is paying close attention.