T****'s Desire To Bomb Iran & Mexico Is Among The Disturbing Revelations In, 'A Sacred Oath'

Stephen takes a look at some alarmingly stupid and dangerous ideas the former president pitched while former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper was in the administration. Stick around to watch Esper join Stephen for a conversation about these and other revelations in his book, "A Sacred Oath." #Colbert #Comedy #Meanwhile

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[rocketman]

Ah yes, another "I didn't try to stop it--but pay money to learn how I'm distancing myself from it, years after I had the power to stop this and didn't!" book.

[trb]

Only Col Vindman had the sense of honor to address what he saw as a breaking of the law & reported it in a timely manner.

[rpavlik]

It's good to learn about these things, but it's kind of appalling that all these ex-officials each get their turn to write a tell-all far too late and make a bundle of money despite abdicating their responsibility of doing the right thing at the time.

[twstf]

How brave, saying _nothing_ while in the administration, only doing so months later when selling a book.

#Courage

[tubruton]

Instead of launching rockets into Mexico, Trump should have simply directed the gazpacho police to use their hurricane gun on Mexico. No one would have ever known.

[rachelcarson]

Eugene Debs (1855-1926, Planet Earth)-
“I am opposing a social order in which it is possible for one man who does absolutely nothing that is useful to amass a fortune of hundreds of millions of dollars, while millions of people who work all the days of their lives secure barely enough for a wretched existence.”

[benw]

Oh for the days when that whole monologue would've been as weirdly, wildly fictional as Dr. Strangelove.

[berserkirclaws]

"Presidente El Crappy Tan " that's a great one on many levels !!!🤣🤣🤣

[wtf]

🤣🤣🤣A zit with a dark secret.🤣🤣🤣I have never heard a more fitting description of Miller, he looks like he sweats evil. Glad your back Stephen, it was a lonely without you.🤣😂😁🖖

[jaydurych]

Steven Miller and Donald Trump would make great cellmates.

[konradyearwood]

El Crappy Tan. Has any politician in history had as many insulting (but accurate) nick names as Trump?

[citylumberjack]

... not to mention that the Patriot missile system is an anti-missile system and not offensive. TFG just liked the name, I bet.

[vailryan]

I'm not going to cheer for Esper. He knew what Trump was in other ways and was apparently ok with that.

[chromeorihara]

Stephen, I love and respect you but I really wish you wouldn't give a platform to these former Trump administration officials who only speak out against Trump when they have a book to promote. The fact that they didn't actually do anything when it would have counted speaks volume about their moral character.

[Chris.Pontius]

Disappointed they promote this sell-out. If the guy had any integrity, he would have leaked this horrible stuff much earlier.

[kristinaperkins]

So sick of all these people profiting off their "knowledge" of what was taking place during the Orange Administration. Why couldn't they share their insights when it might have actually done some good! 🤬

[deltav]

Whenever there's a serial killer caught and they interview the neighbourhood you hear this line a lot: "He was just a normal guy, no one suspected anything..." I bet when it's Stephen Miller's turn we'll hear: "Yea everyone knew that guy was up to no good, just look at him!"

[marydonohoe]

So great that Jon can be recovering at home, knowing that Stay Human is in very good hands! Thanks to Louis and all the band for your delightful music!!! Jon, hope you’re on the mend and back at the piano very soon. 🙏🏽🎶🎶😊❤️❤️❤️💥

[vivekjain]

Also, why didn't Esper speak out against the war crime of the assassination of Major General Suleimani?

[SpaceForceCommander]

It’s a shame that Stephen is helping Esper to sell his new book when he kept vital information private (as a public servant) in order to profit afterwards.