Stephen Colbert rips apart Donald Trump about Russia intelligence revelation

"The package has been delivered, the squirrel is in the basket, the idiot is in the Oval."
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Stephen Colbert rips apart Donald Trump about Russia intelligence revelation
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Another day, another Trump gaffe, another Colbert hot take.

This time The Late Show host referred to the bombshell news in The Washington Post that Donald Trump allegedly revealed highly classified information to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador.

In particular, Colbert explained how the president revealed "code-word information" which means "you have to replace things with other words."

“You have to say things like, ‘The package has been delivered, the squirrel is in the basket, the idiot is in the Oval,’” Colbert said.

Then, the host expressed his disappointment over reports that Trump is considering replacing press secretary Sean Spicer with Fox News' Kimberly Guilfoyle.

"I have something to say here. Donald Trump,” Colbert said. “First of all, if you’re watching: you’re a bad president, please resign. Second, please please please don’t take Sean Spicer from us. Where am I going to get my daily dose of veiled anger and condescension."


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