The U.S. economy has been facing challenges recently, with **worries about Donald Trump’s tariffs resulting in a significant drop in the stock market**.

**”During Trump’s initial term, it required a pandemic to hurt the economy,”** remarked *The Late Show* host **Stephen Colbert** on Monday evening. **”This time, he *is* the calamity.”**

Colbert then showcased **a segment of Trump on Fox News**, where the former president advocated for his policies by highlighting the significance of a long-term outlook.

**”Oh definitely, if you step back far enough, nothing truly matters,”** Colbert humorously noted. **”Beth, I realize you’re annoyed that I’m two hours late to our wedding, but on a geological timeline, two hours is actually punctual. Does a mountain mind that I was sidetracked watching sandwich clips on TikTok?”**