President Trump's Response to Stephen Colbert's Departure from The Late Show
President Donald Trump is rumored to be preparing a statement regarding Stephen Colbert's departure from The Late Show. When asked about Colbert's exit from late-night TV, Trump deferred, stating that he would have a message at a later date. Colbert, who is 62 years old, is set to host his final show on May 21. The cancelation of The Late Show by CBS last July was attributed to "financial reasons," with critics suggesting that Colbert fell victim to Trumpworld backlash.
Colbert had been critical of CBS parent company Paramount's settlement with Trump, who had sued the network over an alleged favorable interview edit for Kamala Harris. The settlement, which Colbert referred to as a "big, fat bribe," coincided with Paramount's merger negotiations with the Trump-friendly organization Skydance. Following these events, CBS announced the cancelation of The Late Show, which had been on the air since 1993.
Despite the cancelation, Colbert has maintained a positive outlook, expressing excitement about pursuing other projects without the intense pressure of hosting The Late Show. He emphasized that he is not concerned about the Trump administration's opinions of him, highlighting the comedic nature of his show and downplaying its impact on the presidency. While Trump has been vocal in criticizing Colbert's fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, he has also used his Truth Social platform to disparage Colbert, attributing the cancelation of The Late Show to a lack of talent and financial losses incurred by CBS.
Trump's comments on Colbert have included calling him "boring," a "complete and total loser," and suggesting that CBS should terminate his contract in favor of a more cost-effective replacement. Despite the ongoing back-and-forth between Trump and Colbert, the comedian remains focused on his future endeavors beyond The Late Show.