Stephen Colbert had some sharp comments regarding Donald Trump’s latest pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, who evidently holds a significant contempt for journalists.

In a December 2023 interview clip shown on *The Late Show* Monday night, Patel proclaimed, “We’re going to target individuals in the media. Whether it’s through criminal or civil means, we’ll sort that out. But yes, we’re putting you all on warning.”

Colbert, on the other hand, appeared completely unperturbed by the threatening statement.

“Oh, really? You see me trembling, Kash?” Colbert joked, moving closer to the camera. “Allow me to refresh your memory, OK? I’m the middle-aged, brown-haired, white guy with an 11:30 network show. And I will never submit to tyrants, or my name isn’t Jimmy *something*! Jot it down! Jot it down!”