“Trump’s acquittal is bad for many reasons. For one, it would have been fun seeing Pence try to figure out if he wants to call his wife ‘first lady Mother’ or ‘first Mother lady.’ But more importantly, now that his executive overreach has been sanctioned by the Senate, Trump is free to basically do anything. Trump is, in effect, a king. Not like King Arthur — more like a Burger King.” — SAMANTHA BEE

“Even Senators who acknowledge that what Trump did was wrong were unwilling to do anything about it. By voting to acquit Donald Trump, the Senate has set a devastating precedent. Future presidents can solicit foreign interference in an election; they can investigate private citizens. There are no rules. That’s not America; that is Outback Steakhouse.” — SAMANTHA BEE

“The only lesson Trump ever learns is that he gets away with everything: multiple bankruptcies — nothing. Multiple sexual assault accusations — nothing. He’s in perfect health despite eating like a rat behind the Bob’s Big Boy — nothing!” — STEPHEN COLBERT