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Colbert to Tillerson: Back Off

The late-night shows were buzzing with Wednesday’s reports that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had called President Trump a “moron,” and that Vice President Mike Pence had to persuade him not to resign.

For his part, Stephen Colbert got rather protective of his insult territory.

“Hold on there, Rex. Hold on there, Tillerson. Nobody calls our president a moron except me.” — STEPHEN COLBERT

He pondered for a beat, then added: “And other world leaders. And, ultimately, history.”