Rump will dismiss the protests and legal rulings as “witch hunts” or “hoaxes,” framing himself as the victim of partisan persecution. He’ll deny legitimacy to critics, deflect from constitutional issues, and try to rally supporters by portraying resistance as an attack on his authority.

In a recent Late Show monologue, Colbert joked, “Netflix, call me. I’m available in June,” and added that he’d also consider offers from Amazon Prime. This was delivered as a comedic pitch—not an actual contract announcement.

That's a substantial understatement. The reality is in the billions or even tens of billions annually. Wage theft is a serious and widespread issue, mainly affecting low-wage workers, women, people of color, and immigrant communities.