Late-Night Liberals Escalate Political Tensions: Colbert Vows ‘Gloves Are Off’ in Vulgar Rant Against Trump and CBS, While Kimmel Drags Family Into Anti-Trump Fray

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Expressing raw anger that underscores the intense frustration felt within left-wing late-night broadcasting, Stephen Colbert launched a series of profanities and accusatory jabs during his Monday show, vehemently criticizing President Donald Trump and CBS following the unexpected termination of The Late Show.

Due to decreasing ratings and viewers leaving due to perceived partisan bias, Colbert’s recent outburst, filled with threats of revenge and vulgar remarks, underscores how these shows have transformed from humor into bitter political feuds, pushing away viewers and causing financial loss.

Colbert, who has experienced a significant drop in viewership by almost 40% compared to his peak, was direct in expressing his thoughts on CBS’s decision to end the show. He asserted that the network made a crucial mistake: “they let me survive. Now, for the next ten months, there are no restrictions.

This threat emerged during discussions suggesting that the cancellation might be due to corporate submission, given CBS’s parent company Paramount is nearing completion of its merger with Skydance, which needs Trump administration approval. Notably, Paramount recently paid $16 million to settle a lawsuit with Trump over an allegedly biased 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris; a move that late-night host Stephen Colbert playfully criticized as a “generous bribe.

In contrast to CBS’s assertion that the cancellation was solely based on finances, Colbert humorously remarked to his audience, “It seems odd for it to be a financial decision if ‘The Late Show’ is No. 1 in ratings, doesn’t it? Many people are puzzled by this, particularly my staff’s relatives.

He escalated by referencing an anonymous leak pegging annual losses at $40-50 million.

He remarked, “Forty million is quite substantial.” He then questioned, “Given that we might lose $24 million, I’m curious to know where Paramount could have potentially spent the additional $16 million in our current situation?” This statement, while seemingly casual, was a veiled criticism of the settlement, disregarding the overarching problem of dwindling ad revenues due to viewer exhaustion from biased political discourses.

Colbert aimed his criticism squarely at Trump, who rejoiced over the termination on Truth Social by posting, “I can’t get enough of Colbert getting fired. His abilities were no better than his viewership ratings. I’ve heard Jimmy Kimmel is next,” to which Colbert responded with typical bluntness.

Colbert expressed indignation by saying, ‘Really, sir? Can someone devoid of talent create this satirical jest? I suggest you look elsewhere for appreciation.’

He playfully asserted ownership of martyrdom towards his rival, saying, “Not at all, Kimmel. It’s me who is the martyr. This cross only has space for one, and let me tell you, the view from up here is simply stunning.

In keeping with his promise to be candid and straightforward, Colbert spent a significant portion of his monologue delving into Donald Trump’s historical connections with Jeffrey Epstein. Critics on the conservative side claim that this approach detracts from discussing important issues and instead recycles unproven accusations by revisiting past associations.

The show featured a comedic sketch where it was suggested that the Washington Commanders might change their name to “Washington Epsteins” to gain favor with Trump, following rumors that he had threatened to prevent their new stadium if they didn’t revert back to the original “Redskins” moniker.

As a cinema enthusiast, I wasn’t the only one who put on a show; a line-up of fellow liberal hosts – Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and even Andy Cohen – joined Colbert in a satirical “Coldplay kiss cam” skit, taking jabs at Paramount and Trump. It was a display of unity that seemed more like a Hollywood sympathy gathering than sincere backing.

On The Daily Show, Stewart previously advocated for corporations to show courage in the face of perceived pressure, which was met with protests outside the Ed Sullivan Theater labeling it as censorship. Meanwhile, critics on platform X viewed it as long-overdue justice for what they deemed as political charlatans disguised as comedians.

While Jimmy Kimmel took advantage of the situation, he decided to spend his day off on a protest against Trump, which happened to be on the same day that Colbert announced his show’s cancellation (July 17th).

Posting photos on Instagram featuring himself, his wife Molly McNearney, and their children in attire criticizing Donald Trump, with signs reading “Don’t bend the knee,” “Make America Good Again revised,” and “I wish we had a better president!”, Kimmel playfully referenced a 2003 letter allegedly penned by Trump to Epstein, saying “May every day bring another fantastic mystery.

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Later, he shared a snippet from Stephen Colbert’s program, accompanied by the message, “I adore you, Stephen,” followed by some strong language directed at CBS. Essentially, this was a jab at the network for its non-political shows that aren’t as financially draining as programs like The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon.

This conflict can be traced back to a deep-seated grudge, which includes Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscar remark directed at Trump: “Haven’t you served your time in prison?

Conservative views suggest that instead of being humorous, the use of personal attacks has negatively affected the appeal of late-night shows. As a result, the total number of viewers has significantly decreased since many Americans are looking for entertaining content devoid of lectures with a left-wing bias.

According to CBS, “The Late Show” will continue broadcasting up until May 2026, providing Colbert with plenty of opportunities for further outbursts. However, as Donald Trump redefines media responsibility, the resistance from these hosts might actually accelerate their descent into insignificance.

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2025-07-23 20:57