Trump Reacts to ‘Late Show’ Ending: “I Absolutely Love That Colbert Got Fired”

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Donald Trump expressed his thoughts following CBS’s announcement about the planned cancellation of The Late Show hosted by Stephen Colbert.

The president expressed his regret about the company’s choice to discontinue a well-known series, noting that, despite Colbert often satirizing and criticizing him throughout the years, he still admired Colbert for his professional abilities in the media industry and wished him continued success.

Playfully, just as we anticipated, Trump boasted and even criticized late-night TV hosts, specifically Jimmy Kimmel of ABC and Jimmy Fallon from NBC.

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In a playful manner, as expected, Trump bragged and jabbed at late-night television hosts like Jimmy Kimmel of ABC and Jimmy Fallon from NBC.

On Friday morning, Trump expressed his delight over the firing of Colbert, stating that both his talent and ratings were lackluster. He went on to suggest that Jimmy Kimmel might be next, implying he possesses even less talent than Colbert. In comparison, Fox News late night host Greg Gutfeld outshines them all, including the struggling host on NBC who has tarnished the once prestigious Tonight Show.

Last night, I took to Instagram to express my feelings about CBS’s decision, saying something like, “Hey Stephen, I’ve always got your back. But man, I’m really disappointed with this move, and I can’t help but feel let down by the whole Sheldon situation, CBS.

CBS made waves in the industry on Thursday with the announcement that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is set to conclude in May 2026, bringing an end to its run after the 2025-2026 television season.

Meanwhile, CBS’ corporate entity, Paramount Global, is aiming to finalize a merger with Skydance within the upcoming months. Notably, the company recently resolved a lawsuit initiated last year by Trump (prior to his re-election as president) regarding a 60 Minutes interview between Trump and his election rival, Kamala Harris. This settlement is generally perceived as boosting the likelihood of the merger’s approval under the Trump administration. However, this settlement has been criticized by Colbert this week, with him labeling it a “big fat bribe” worth $16 million.

According to CBS, the merger didn’t play a role in their decision, and they chose to cancel the show strictly for financial reasons, given the current downturn in traditional television broadcasting.

According to a statement from George Cheeks (co-CEO of Paramount), Amy Reisenbach (head of CBS Entertainment), and David Stapf (president of CBS Studios), The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will conclude its remarkable run in May 2026, marking the end of the broadcast season. They view Stephen Colbert as someone who cannot be replaced, and they plan to retire the The Late Show franchise at that time. They are proud to have had Stephen as part of the CBS family, and his work will be remembered among the greats in late-night television history. This decision is solely financial, made under difficult conditions in the late-night sector. It has nothing to do with the show’s performance, content, or any other ongoing matters at Paramount.

However, as Daniel Feinberg from The Hollywood Reporter noted, “the stated reasons and public perception differ, and if those in power at CBS weren’t aware of the implications, they wouldn’t have issued a statement acknowledging that what appears to be obvious to us might not align with reality. The image presented here might not reflect truth, but it creates an unfavorable impression – one that is problematic on multiple levels, which the statement addresses as aspects we are supposed to overlook but can’t help but consider.

— Rick Porter contributed to this report

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2025-07-18 17:54