Stephen Colbert: What you thought you knew is just history'
Briefly

Trump removed from the impeachment exhibit at the Smithsonian led to jokes about historical accuracy from Stephen Colbert. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Trump oversaw the worst job growth since the pandemic, prompting his firing of the commissioner. Colbert questioned the importance of accurate data in government and mocked Trump’s tendency to remove anyone delivering bad news. He also humorously noted the White House's plan for a luxurious ballroom renovation, comparing it to previous modest presidential improvements.
Stephen Colbert joked about significant historical revisions at the Smithsonian, noting the removal of labels from Trump’s impeachments, questioning the motivations and accuracy behind such changes.
Colbert pointed out that Trump's firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner stems from a history of avoiding bad news, stressing the necessity of having knowledgeable officials in government.
A new report indicated that Trump presided over the worst job growth in the US since the pandemic, prompting Colbert to mock the firing of the statistics head: 'No, you fool! Now there's one less job!'
Colbert humorously critiqued the White House’s plans for a $200 million ballroom upgrade, contrasting it with previous presidential improvements like vegetable gardens or bowling lanes.
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