Stephen Colbert discusses the January 6, 2021, United States Capitol attack and its aftermath. He mocks the outgoing President's video statement, which lacked his usual bravado and included no apology or acceptance of responsibility. Colbert notes that the President's account was locked by Twitter, and he was also blocked from posting on Facebook and Instagram.
Colbert criticizes the President's supporters, including those who participated in the riot, and mocks their lack of understanding of what a real revolution entails. He also mentions that the FBI is seeking the public's help in identifying the rioters who stormed the Capitol.
Colbert jokingly identifies several politicians, including Senators Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley, as being among the rioters, although it is clear that he is being sarcastic. He also pokes fun at Congressman Jim Jordan, comparing him to a medal of freedom recipient.
The monologue ends with Colbert introducing his guest, Rachel Brosnahan, and teasing the rest of the show.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The outgoing president incited an insurrection and unleashed an angry mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol.
2. The president released a video that did not contain any bravado or calls for action.
3. The video did not include an apology or acceptance of personal responsibility.
4. The president's video may have been influenced by his lawyer, as it had a more subdued tone.
5. The Wall Street Journal's editorial board called on the president to resign.
6. Over 100 lawmakers are calling for the president's removal.
7. Speaker Nancy Pelosi threatened to pursue impeachment if the president's cabinet does not remove him using the 25th amendment.
8. The 25th amendment allows the cabinet to remove the president if they declare he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.
9. Twitter locked the president's account after his riot on Capitol Hill.
10. The president got blocked from posting to Facebook and Instagram indefinitely.
11. YouTube pulled his video address to the writers, citing election misinformation.
12. The president has suggested to aides that he wants to pardon himself in the final days of his presidency.
13. The president considered pre-emptive pardons for Don Jr., Eric, Ivanka, Jared Kushner, and Rudy Giuliani.
14. The FBI is asking for the public's help in identifying Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol.
15. A website for tips has been set up at fbi.gov/u.s-capitol.
16. A newly elected member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, Derek Evans, streamed a video on social media from inside the insurrection.
17. The FBI is seeking help in identifying rioters, including a man who broke into the Speaker of the House's office, Richard Biggo Barnett.
18. Barnett identified himself as the intruder to a New York Times reporter.