What began as a routine segment became one of the most unexpected live takedowns in TV history

It was supposed to be a typical Tuesday night in the studio of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. A Gen Z conservative guest. A seasoned liberal host. Some witty jabs. Boosted ratings. Nothing more.

But what unfolded shocked even the most loyal viewers.

Karoline Leavitt, young, composed, and underestimated, didn’t just survive the segment.
She dismantled it.