night screening Host Stephen Colbert paid tribute to beloved New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who announced her intention to resign in February. [has] tank is enough [the job] Justice. “
“Wait a minute, is that the right thing for her to leave?” Colbert asked. “Didn’t she lose an election, steal confidential documents, or throw Boris Johnson’s sex party? Are you a Kiwi and know how democracy works? Is she even one crazy pillow salesman?”
Colbert has led New Zealand during the COVID-19 pandemic, spearheaded an assault rifle ban after the Christchurch shootings, and built the most diverse government in the country’s history, among other Ardern’s impressive achievements. We looked back on some of the accomplishments of the past six years. He also fondly recalls Ardern picking him up from the airport and taking him to a barbecue with Kiwi singer Lorde during a visit to New Zealand, jokingly calling her decision to resign “selfish.” ” he called.
“You are the only world leader I am friends with!” said Colbert. “Don’t make me start dating Justin Trudeau. Sure he’s pretty, but he smells like hot yoga and poutine.”