The recent **Signal chat mishap** involving U.S. officials has become a hot topic for late-night comedy, with **Stephen Colbert** making the most of the situation. While some **Republicans** have attempted to frame the embarrassing security breach as evidence of the **Trump administration’s effectiveness**, Colbert pointed out that the leaked messages regarding war planning may have actually **breached the Espionage Act**.

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During *The Late Show*, Colbert lampooned the incident, emphasizing the ridiculousness of how the leak came to light.

*”The only reason we know any of this happened is that they mistakenly involved a journalist!”* he declared. *”What else are these so-called ‘merit-based’ hires sharing? Where else? For all we know, for just $4.99 a month, you might catch the launch codes on OnlyFans.”*

Colbert also targeted **Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth**, who tried to undermine the journalist associated with the leak. When asked about the situation, Hegseth dismissed *The Atlantic*’s **Jeffrey Goldberg** as *”deceitful”* and accused him of *”[peddling] in garbage.”*

Colbert wasn’t convinced.

*”Then why. Was he. In the war planning. Group chat?”* he pressed, his irritation growing. *”Why. Was he in. The chat?! ‘This guy’s an idiot and everyone dislikes him.’ Well, YOU included him in the chat! If he’s a fool, then maybe—just maybe—DON’T include him in the secret chat! If he’s a bad actor, WHY IS HE IN THE CHAT?!”*

The late-night host’s response flawlessly illustrated the absurdity of the scenario—one that continues to provoke serious questions about **national security and capability** within the administration.