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flag Trump’s State of the Union drew 32.6M viewers, down 11% from 2025, prompting Colbert’s mockery and highlighting TV’s declining reach.

flag Stephen Colbert mocked former President Trump’s State of the Union address, which drew 32.6 million viewers—down 11% from 2025 and significantly below 2019’s 46 million—calling the low ratings an embarrassment for broadcast TV. flag Speaking on his late-night show, Colbert joked CBS might cancel Trump’s speech, noting his own post-SOTU episode saw a 7% ratings boost. flag He contrasted the speech’s viewership with the 2026 Super Bowl’s massive audience and quipped about a fictional Bernie Sanders halftime performance. flag Despite declining broadcast numbers, Colbert’s show outperformed last year, highlighting shifting media dynamics.

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