The Late Show star Stephen Colbert went on a scathing rant about the end of the government shutdown as he slammed Democrats for ‘crumbling’

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Stephen Colbert lashed out after the government shutdown ended (Image: Getty)

The Late Show host Stephen Colbert has slammed the eight members of the Democratic caucus that ended the government shutdown on Sunday after crossing party lines.

The TV personality accused them of “crumbling like a granola bar in your backpack” to Republicans, while not getting any real concessions.

On Monday, November 10, his opening monologue saw him feign relief over the fact that the country’s “long national nightmare” was ending, he then turned on “Democratic defectors,” as he aired his disapproval.

He said, “At how many days? 41 days so far, it’s the longest in U.S. history. Democrats have been holding the line, demanding Republicans compromise to keep Affordable Care Act subsidies available for millions of Americans.

“Well, last night, eight Democratic senators voted with Republicans to fund the government through January without any Affordable Care Act guarantees.”

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Colbert didn’t hold back in his rant (Image: Getty)

The speech was met with boos from the audience members present in the studio before Colbert then delivered his punchline. He continued, “So, yes, yes, the shutdown may have been long and painful for millions of Americans, but at least it achieved jack squat.”

Colbert then continued as he poked fun at the supposed concession the Democrats got in the promise from Senate Majority Leader John Thune that a vote would be held on the Affordable Care Act in December.

He swiped as he continued his scathing take down, “That’s when people get down to serious work, December. You work about six days, and half of that is spent doing a mandatory office door decorating contest.”

Colbert then added, “The vast majority of Democrats do not want this. None of those eight Senate Democrats are up for re reelection next year and two have announced they are retiring from the Senate. What a disappointing way to end your career. Reminds me of when Journey released their last single, ‘We Stopped Believing’, did they? I don’t know.”