Late-Night Hosts Refute Trump's State of the Union Ratings Claim | THR News

Late-Night Hosts Refute Trump's State of the Union Ratings Claim | THR News

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The transcript discusses President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, which he claimed was the highest-rated in history. However, Nielsen reported 45.6 million viewers, making it the least-watched first State of the Union in 25 years. Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and James Corden mocked Trump's claims, highlighting inaccuracies. Colbert noted that while Trump's address didn't make viewership history, it was the most tweeted about. The transcript concludes with a call for viewer engagement.

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What was the significance of Trump's address being the most tweeted about in history?

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What humorous comment did Colbert make regarding Trump's Super Bowl win?

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