ht. “READ THE BOOK, BONDI!” — Stephen Colbert’s Emotional On-Air Reaction to Virginia Giuffre’s Harrowing Memoir Stuns Viewers and Sparks a National Conversation.

“READ THE BOOK, BONDI!” – ’s raw on-air reaction to ’s posthumous memoir has stirred a political storm.

For more than twenty years, Stephen Colbert has been America’s jester — the man who could turn any scandal, any president, any political meltdown into a punchline. But on Tuesday night, there were no jokes.

The usually sharp-tongued late-night host stunned his audience into silence when he spoke about the newly released posthumous memoir of Virginia Giuffre, the woman whose harrowing story of abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful associates has shaken the world once again.

Colbert’s monologue started like any other — clever, cutting, and filled with his trademark irony. But halfway through, the tone changed. His voice cracked slightly as he looked directly into the camera and said, “READ THE BOOK, BONDI!” — a direct challenge to former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who once defended figures linked to Epstein’s circle.

“You think you know this story,” Colbert said, “but you don’t — not until you read her words.”

The memoir, described by early readers as “a haunting letter from beyond the grave,” details years of manipulation, coercion, and betrayal by some of the most influential men in politics, finance, and royalty. Giuffre names names, describes encounters in chilling detail, and accuses the justice system of protecting the rich while destroying victims’ lives.

Social media erupted after the broadcast. Clips of Colbert’s emotional outburst went viral within hours, with hashtags like #ReadTheBookBondi and #GiuffreMemoir trending across X (formerly Twitter). Many praised Colbert for breaking from comedy to confront a painful truth — others accused him of politicizing tragedy.

Still, one thing was clear: the episode marked a turning point.
Giuffre’s words, even from beyond the grave, have reignited fury over Epstein’s shadowy empire — and the powerful men who may have helped sustain it.

What did Colbert read that left him speechless?