Things got rowdy on the Late Show…
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi sat down with Stephen Colbert Tuesday night to promote a new book and discuss the latest developments out of the Democratic National Convention — she was also confronted by anti-Israel protesters.
From The New York Post:
“Free Palestine,” a protester shouted before questioning the US’ role in the Middle East conflict, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Colbert went to break but promised he would question Pelosi on the war when they returned.
“We just got word earlier today that Israel had agreed to the cease-fire agreement. We’re hoping Hamas will too. But it takes me to the point of saying to you, ‘War has no role in a civilized society,’” Pelosi said out of break.
“You have to learn more about trust and peace and learning about each other rather than to have a conflict resolved by war,” Pelosi said as another protester shouted from the audience.
Colbert mentioned the anti-Israel protesters who stood outside the venue, saying Pelosi’s answer was “unsatisfying to some people” as he was cut off during another round of shouting.
“Will you listen to her response,” Colbert pleaded.
“They said the United States should have no role in supplying Israel arms to kill the people of Gaza,” Colbert explained to Pelosi.
Pelosi admitted that “Israel has a right to defend itself and the hostages should be returned” following the Hamas terror attack on Oct. 7, 2023.
She then suggested a two-state solution would be the best option for stabilizing the region.
“You cannot have peace unless you have a two-state solution,” Pelosi added as the crowd applauded.
“Israel, a secure, Jewish, democratic state in the region. And the Palestinians having their own secure country there as well.”
“Unless we have a two-state solution, we’ll not have a resolution to this,” the 84-year-old added, before another woman was heard shouting.
“Please don’t interrupt my guests,” the talk show host said.
“Madam Speaker, we’re a live show so we have to go at this point. Please come again and we can continue the conversation,” Colbert added.
Watch the exchange below — h/t The New York Post:
After ad break on the live show, Stephen Colbert empowered the protesters shouting at Nancy Pelosi: “As you can see from the continuing protest out here, that answer is unsatisfying to some people…Would you like to respond to what they’re saying?” @colbertlateshow #Colbert pic.twitter.com/9A9gf8aHnu
— Brent Baker 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 (@BrentHBaker) August 21, 2024
