Colbert Declares That Billionaire Influence Scandal Means ‘Clarence Thomas Has Won Mother’s Day’ (Video)
thewrap.comparcels of property to Crow — an amount far in excess of their value. This included the house Thomas’ mother lives in.Note we said lives.
That’s because she still lives there to this day, rent-free according to multiple reports. And what’s more, Crow has paid to have the house she lives in renovated lavishly.
And of course, Thomas also failed to report these extravagances as well.This has led to calls to investigate his conduct — even from Fox News personalities — and well-founded concerns that these gifts and financial transactions constitute a conflict of interest and may even indicate much deeper corruption.And during his monologue, Colbert made a pretty good point about why those concerns are valid. “That might give him a little influence,” Colbert said as he explained all of that.
Then he switched into an impersonation of Crow.“No, Clarence, you vote however your conscience dictates, but remember, I am your mother’s landlord,” Colbert said, imitating Crow. “Ope, mom’s power just went out.
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