Stephen Colbert Cooks Pete Hegseth Over His 'Tiny' Approach To 'Damage Control'
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The "Late Show" host is tuned into the "drama" surrounding Trump's defense secretary pick.
Stephen Colbert on Thursday mocked Pete Hegseth’s attempt to do “damage control” as the former Fox News host faces mounting criticism over allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive alcohol use and financial mismanagement.
The “Late Show” host turned to a clip of Donald Trump’s embattled defense secretary pick, in an interview with Megyn Kelly, claiming that he’s dealing with the “classic art of the smear.”
“Take whatever tiny kernels of truth — and there are tiny, tiny ones in there — and blow them up...,” Hegseth said.
Colbert swiftly used Hegseth’s words against him.
“Coincidentally, taking tiny kernels and blowing them up is exactly how I’ve been watching the drama around Pete Hegseth,” said Colbert as he pulled out a box of popcorn.
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