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Stephen Colbert confronted President Trump's recent poll numbers during his monologue on 'The Late Show.' Despite Trump's overall approval rating plunging to 33%, a surprising 22.4% of Americans still express strong support for the President, a fact that left Colbert visibly confused. Citing high gas prices as one result of Trump's contentious policies, Colbert humorously asks Trump's supporters, 'Who are you?!', mimicking their potential rationale for high approval under growing frustrations. Colbert highlighted that frustrations with the Trump administration are not limited to himself, as demonstrated by the low approval ratings contrasting with soaring disapproval rates averaging 47.2%. His comedic take continued as he imagined a fervent Trump believer echoing, 'I want gas to be expensive,' sarcastically riffing on what motivations might underpin their steadfast support. The gravity of the poll numbers appears not lost on Trump, as reports from the Wall Street Journal suggest that mounting domestic disapproval might influence him to reconsider the ongoing military strategy in Iran. Speculation arises that the administration might be aiming to deescalate tensions, despite the strategic importance of regions like the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's impending address to the nation is awaited with bated breath as Americans hope for clarity on the geopolitical situation. Colbert closed his segment with a call for viewers to reflect on the implications of these poll numbers and the broader state of the union under current leadership.