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Stephen Colbert Defends Pete Hegseth for Allegations of Drinking at Work: ‘It’s a Show That Starts at 6 a.m. on the Weekend!’ | Video

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Colbert defends Fox News star Hegseth over drinking claims, saying weekend morning show hosts are likely still intoxicated on air.
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  • Colbert argued that Hegseth's alleged drinking before work is the norm for weekend morning shows, not the exception, as hosts are often still feeling the effects of the previous night.
  • The CBS late-night host joked that the 6am start time for Hegseth's show means he's probably still 'under the influence' from the night before, poking fun at the industry's lax standards.
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Stephen Colbert, Pete Hegseth, Fox News
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