The Ed Sullivan Theater crackled with tension the night political firebrand Karoline Leavitt went head-to-head with late-night titan Stephen Colbert. What began as a routine mix of satire and smart banter quickly spiraled into a no-holds-barred culture clash that shook the core of late-night TV.
Colbert, celebrated for his razor-sharp wit and progressive lean, may have anticipated a lively exchange—but he didn’t expect a guest who came locked, loaded, and ready to defy the script. From her first step on stage, Leavitt made one thing clear: she wasn’t there for laughs—she was there to take a stand.