Trump Celebrates Late Show Ending, Shares AI Video Confronting Colbert

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Late-night television lost a familiar face this week as Stephen Colbert hosted his final episode. While fans will miss the comedian, the President of the United States marked the occasion with a surprising comment, stating they were glad to see Colbert leave the late-night scene.

Donald Trump recently criticized The Late Show and its host, Stephen Colbert, on his social media platform, Truth Social. He’s been a frequent target of jokes on the show, and his posts expressed his displeasure. Trump also predicted that other late-night talk show hosts will soon face similar cancellations.

Trump Says “Thank Goodness” The Late Show Is Finished

Trump announced that Stephen Colbert’s time at CBS is over, expressing surprise he lasted as long as he did. He criticized Colbert, calling him untalented with low ratings and claiming anyone could do a better job. Trump expressed relief that Colbert is no longer on television.

The U.S. President also stated that Stephen Colbert’s departure from CBS signaled the downfall of late-night talk show hosts who lack talent, are unpleasant, earn excessive salaries, aren’t funny, and have low ratings. He predicted that others with similar shortcomings would soon face the same fate, wishing them ‘Rest in Peace!’

And that wasn’t the end of it. Trump also shared a fake video created using artificial intelligence. The video showed him arguing with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show and dramatically throwing Colbert into a dumpster. The Village People’s music began playing as Trump danced. Since Trump posted the video on his Truth Social account, it’s been widely shared on platforms like X, formerly known as Twitter.

Trump and Late-Night TV Hosts Have Long Been at Odds

Donald Trump has made it clear he doesn’t like most late-night talk shows, including those hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver. These four hosts recently appeared together on Stephen Colbert’s show, and the group playfully referred to themselves as “”. They originally teamed up with that same name for a short podcast series during the 2023 writers’ strike.

After over 30 years, The Late Show has finished its run. Last year, CBS announced it was canceling the show, explaining that it was a financial decision. While some might assume it was due to low ratings or Stephen Colbert’s performance, network leaders said the real reasons were decreasing advertising income and shifts in how people watch TV.

Many people have wondered if the decision to end The Late Show was influenced by politics. This idea gained traction because the cancellation happened soon after Stephen Colbert publicly criticized Paramount, CBS’s parent company, regarding a settlement connected to a lawsuit involving Donald Trump and 60 Minutes. Those who believe this theory suggest that political pressure may have been applied to cancel the show in an attempt to satisfy Trump.

In any case, The Late Show ending is undoubtedly the for television.

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2026-05-23 03:36