Stephen Colbert Delivers Final Biden Impersonation in Biting Trump Critique

Stephen Colbert delivered his probable last impression of former President Joe Biden on Wednesday’s episode of The Late Show, using the impersonation to skewer President Donald Trump’s economic policies and low approval ratings.

The late-night host appeared in aviator sunglasses—a signature accessory of Biden’s—before launching into a biting critique of Trump’s tenure.

“Trump’s war in Iran has also pushed America’s economy into what financial experts call the poop shoot

He continued, mocking Trump’s leadership: “Oh, come on. Things are completely under control. Donald Trump may seem unstable, but I’m sure he has a plan. What is your plan, Mr. President?”

Editors for the Late Show then played a clip of Trump making a comedic mouth sound, prompting Colbert to note that the former president’s poll numbers are “not good

Colbert then aired a CNN segment featuring analyst Harry Enten, who declared that Trump is facing “the five worst polls ever for any president

At this point, Colbert donned his aviator sunglasses—Biden’s trademark—and launched into his impersonation:

“That’s right, Jack. I’m not in there ’cause I’m in here. That’s right. How’s it going, Barack? I’m in here asking: Remember how much better it was when I was in charge? ‘Cause, I’ll be honest, folks. I do not.”

He concluded the bit with his signature line: “Last Biden impression ever

‘The Late Show’ Nears Final Episode After 9 Years

In January, CBS announced that The Late Show With Stephen Colbert would wrap up on May 21, finalizing a nine-year run. The decision followed CBS’ earlier announcement in summer 2023 that the show would conclude shortly after Colbert criticized Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Trump, calling it a “big fat bribe

However, CBS executives clarified that the cancellation was a financial decision

Catch the full monologue here.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS.