Stephen Colbert: Guest Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper

[Rhiannon12866]

Mark Esper's Loyalty To The Constitution Got Him Fired From The T**** Administration

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper joins Stephen for a two-part conversation about his time in the T*** administration, from which he was fired, which he writes about in his new book, "A Sacred Oath." Stick around for more from Secretary Esper.




How Can The GOP Get Divorced From Donald T****? Mark Esper Weighs In

In the second part of Stephen's conversation with Mark Esper, the former Secretary of Defense shares his frustration at the state of Republican politics which is still tied closely to the whims of the former president. Esper's book, "A Sacred Oath," is available now.

[Skittles]

1. I don't think I could stomach seeing him yukking it up

[Rhiannon12866]

2. This was the interview I was looking forward to because I knew that Colbert would ask him why

He didn't speak out at the time - or much earlier. He said it was because he was the "circuit breaker" who would push back against TFG's dangerous and insane ideas and I can buy that. As he said, someone else, like truly insane Stephen Miller, was there at the time, pushing even more dangerous and insane ideas...

[Skittles]

3. waiting to speak only when he could make money does not sit well with me

especially when repukes are constantly judging the patriotism of others

[Rhiannon12866]

4. I meant the reason he didn't speak out when he was in the previous administration

He knew he'd get fired, which he did (For not being "loyal," sound familiar?) but at least we didn't bomb Mexico or shoot peaceful BLM protesters...

[Skittles]

5. that's a pretty low bar for, er, "president"

[Rhiannon12866]

6. Or, as Stephen Colbert referred to him tonight, "El Crappy Tan"

He refuses to use TFG's name, so has viewers send in "nicknames" which he uses on the show...

[hlthe2b]

7. Comedians can be the BEST interviewers & Colbert doesn't disappoint...

They can get by with the most direct "dagger to the heart" questions because they ask under the auspices of humor, not angry accusations. Plan to watch the whole thing later, thanks.

[birdographer]

9. Colbert doesn't like him..

I thought that was very clear, see what you think. I think Colbert also got pissed very early on, when Esper said "I thought you were going to ask hard questions!" Stephen has always seemed extremely touchy about guests saying anything negative about his interviewing skills and so that didn't help. He's pretty transparent when he doesn't like someone.

[bottomofthehill]

8. Fuck Esper and his rehab tour.

He has to rehab his image so he can get his next million dollar defense contractor gig. Fuck him.