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The late-night host pointed out that not insulting [Trump](http://time.com/5470736/attorneys-general-subpoena-trump-organization-irs/) was nearly impossible by virtue of comparison, like when [Bush](http://time.com/4754901/president-george-hw-bush-accomplishments/)’s biographer Jon Meacham said in his eulogy that Bush “life code was: tell the truth; don’t blame people.” Colbert wondered if that was already bending the rules. “As soon as you start praising someone’s honesty, you’re automatically throwing shade at Donald Trump. I mean, Obama made Trump seem like a bad president just by sitting next to him.” Speaking of former President Barack Obama, Colbert said, “It was quite a moving sight to see the presidents and the first ladies in the front row, waiting to honor President Bush, chatting comfortably with one another,” Colbert said. “Until Trump showed up, and then it became silent-staring time. 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