Comedian Stephen Colbert brought laughter and cheers to his audience Tuesday night, finding a silver lining in the rapidly deteriorating economy. During his monologue, he mocked Trump supporters who blame Joe Biden for an impending recession, but took it up a notch by pointing out that the economic downturn also affects billionaire Elon Musk.
Colbert noted that despite his desire to reassure viewers, he couldn’t convincingly deny the recession’s impact. However, he did find some comfort in knowing that the economy’s troubles would negatively affect the electric car magnate and his fortune. The host pointed out that Musk’s Tesla stock had plummeted 50% since December and speculated that it was because of widespread dislike for the billionaire.
This observation sparked massive applause from Colbert’s audience, who were entertained by the comedian’s irreverent take on the economy. As Musk’s losses mounted, with over $16 billion wiped off his net worth alone, the audience continued to cheer, delighted by Colbert’s quick wit and sharp commentary.
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