In Stephen Colbert's dark Charlie Brown Christmas homage, Santa voted for Donald Trump

Stephen Colbert pays dark homage to Charlie Brown — (Image credit: Late Show)

"Good grief, Christmas is coming and Donald Trump's going to be president," an animated Stephen Colbert said on Tuesday's Late Show, his round head frowning over Vince Guaraldi–inspired music playing in the background. Santa Claus appeared (sounding a lot like Colbert's God character) with tidings of cold comfort and joy, noting that while America is divided, "in the end, we're all Americans." Yes, in this playfully downbeat homage to A Charlie Brown Christmas, Santa is American — and he voted. For Donald Trump.

"It was the only thing Donald wanted for Christmas," Santa sighed. "My hands were tied." Trump was on the "naughty list," Santa acknowledged, but he added that Trump "promised to bring coal jobs back, and I need that coal to drop in the naughty kids' socks." Watch below. Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.