Colbert, CBS and Trump
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President Donald Trump is gloating over CBS’s decision to cancel The Late Show. The abrupt cancellation, which blindsided its host, Stephen Colbert, has been described as a win for Trump, who has been the most frequent subject of the show’s late-night jokes and criticism in recent years.
Donald Trump went after Stephen Colbert, following CBS's announcement that he will vacate the hosting seat for "The Late Show."
Stephen Colbert announced at the Thursday evening taping of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” that his show would be canceled at the end of the season.
President Donald Trump is celebrating the end of CBS’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired,” he wrote on Truth Social. “His talent was even less than his ratings.
Radio host Charlamagne labeled CBS and Paramount the "Donkey of the Day" for canceling Colbert's show, suggesting it's part of Trump's plan to silence critics and control media.
Plus, the Republican-led House passed a $9 billion package that includes spending cuts to NPR and PBS, as well as foreign aid. Donald Trump is expected to sign the measure.