Stephen Miller reignited his feud with late-night television by blasting Stephen Colbert as a “sleazy, smarmy guy” after the comedian mocked him in a recent monologue.

The ongoing feud between politics and late-night comedy escalated this week when Stephen Miller, the former senior adviser to Donald Trump and one of the most polarizing figures of the past decade in Washington, took direct aim at comedian Stephen Colbert.

In an interview broadcast late Monday night on a conservative news channel, Miller described the “Late Show” host as a “sleazy, smarmy guy” who uses his platform to demean conservatives and push what he called “a radical left agenda.”

The remark quickly ricocheted across social media, sparking both outrage and laughter from the late-night community.

Miller’s comments came after Colbert devoted a segment to mocking Trump’s legal troubles and Miller’s continued loyalty to the former president.

During the episode, Colbert played clips of Miller defending Trump’s recent legal filings and quipped, “There he is again — America’s least fun wedding guest.”

The audience roared with laughter, but Miller evidently didn’t find the joke amusing. “Colbert thinks he’s clever, but he’s really just nasty,” Miller said during his interview. “He’s the definition of a smug elitist who has no connection to real Americans.”

Colbert, never one to avoid political controversy, has built much of his late-night identity on sharp critiques of Trump and his allies. Since taking over “The Late Show” in 2015, his ratings have consistently soared whenever the focus turned to Washington politics.

During the Trump presidency, Colbert became a nightly foil to the administration, often ridiculing Miller’s hardline stance on immigration and his reputation as one of the architects of the travel ban.

Viewers remember Colbert joking in 2018, “Stephen Miller looks like every librarian who has ever shushed me, except scarier.”

This week’s clash, however, reached a new level of personal insult. Miller accused Colbert of “hiding behind comedy” to slander public figures, claiming the host doesn’t have the courage to engage in serious debate.

“He wouldn’t last five minutes in an actual policy discussion,” Miller declared. “Comedy is supposed to make people laugh, not smear half the country.”

His words drew applause from the studio audience of his interview, while Colbert’s fans flooded social media with memes mocking Miller’s indignation.

Political observers note that the spat is emblematic of the increasingly blurred line between politics and entertainment.

Late-night hosts like Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and John Oliver have become fixtures of political discourse, often shaping public opinion with satire that reaches millions.

Meanwhile, political figures such as Miller, known for his confrontational style and frequent appearances on conservative media, have embraced the spotlight of cultural battles as much as traditional policy discussions.

Behind the headlines, Colbert’s personal history makes his willingness to tackle figures like Miller even more striking.

Raised in a Catholic household in South Carolina, Colbert suffered the tragic loss of his father and two brothers in a plane crash at the age of 10, an event that deeply shaped his worldview. He has often described comedy as both an outlet and a way to confront grief.

“You can’t laugh and be afraid at the same time,” Colbert once said in a profile interview, explaining why he sees satire as a tool to puncture authoritarian posturing.

Miller, by contrast, has built his public image as an ideological warrior. Born in Santa Monica, California, he gravitated toward conservative politics in high school, gaining attention for fiery speeches defending border security.

He eventually rose through Washington ranks as an aide to Senator Jeff Sessions before joining Trump’s 2016 campaign.

His policy fingerprints are evident in some of the administration’s most controversial decisions, from the “zero tolerance” immigration policy to limiting refugee admissions.

Critics have long painted him as uncompromising and combative — qualities that make his feud with Colbert unsurprising.

The clash between the two Stephens is also being watched for its potential impact on the broader cultural conversation heading into the 2024 presidential election.

Trump remains the presumptive Republican frontrunner, and Miller is once again in his orbit, reportedly advising on immigration and campaign messaging.

Colbert, meanwhile, is expected to keep Trump and his allies front and center in his monologues, ensuring his late-night stage remains a platform for political jabs that resonate with progressive audiences.

Reactions from fellow comedians poured in after Miller’s outburst. “Being called sleazy by Stephen Miller is like being called boring by C-SPAN,” quipped one stand-up comic on Twitter.

Another late-night host, who spoke on background, noted that Miller’s comments only help Colbert: “He knows exactly what he’s doing. Every time someone like Miller attacks, Colbert gets another five minutes of material.”

Indeed, Colbert opened Tuesday night’s show by addressing the insult directly. “Stephen Miller called me sleazy and smarmy,” he told his audience with mock seriousness. “Which is rich coming from the man who looks like every character the Addams Family rejected.”

The audience erupted in laughter, confirming once again that Colbert thrives in the spotlight of controversy.

What this latest dust-up underscores is the symbiotic relationship between political operatives like Miller and entertainers like Colbert.

Each benefits from the clash: Miller galvanizes his base by railing against “Hollywood elites,” while Colbert strengthens his brand as the sharp-tongued critic of Trumpworld. Their feud may not shift votes, but it ensures both men remain fixtures in the headlines.

For viewers, the spectacle is as much entertainment as it is politics.

Whether one sees Colbert as a brave satirist speaking truth to power, or Miller as a principled defender against media bias, the exchange highlights just how much American political life has merged with the stagecraft of late-night television.

And in that arena, insults like “sleazy, smarmy guy” aren’t the end of the fight — they’re just the setup for the next punchline.