On Wednesday's Late Show, Stephen Colbert declared his love of "a good celebrity feud," saying that his favorite one right now "is between Donald Trump and Ruth Bader Ginsburg." In case you somehow missed the war of words between the Notorious RBG and Trump, Colbert provided the highlights. But as much as Colbert may sympathize with Ginsburg's characterization of Trump as a "faker" who says whatever jumps into his mind, he followed his head on this one, not his heart.
"Here's the thing — and I can't believe I'm saying this — I agree with Donald Trump," Colbert said, choking on his words. "However she feels, Supreme Court justices are not supposed to influence our presidential elections — until there's a recount in Florida." Watch below. Peter Weber
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