Democrats roasted for thanking Stephen Colbert one day after his late-night era came to a close
Democrats faced criticism for thanking Stephen Colbert just after his late-night show ended. Critics accused the party of acknowledging Colbert's role as a partisan voice during his tenure. The backlash included mockery from various social media users who viewed the tribute as an admission of Colbert's alignment with Democratic ideals.
- ▪Democrats posted a tribute to Stephen Colbert one day after his show concluded.
- ▪The tribute sparked backlash, with critics calling Colbert a propagandist for the Democratic Party.
- ▪Former Trump Press Secretary Sean Spicer and other commentators mocked the Democrats for their praise of Colbert.
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Media Democrats roasted for thanking Stephen Colbert one day after his late-night era came to a close Critics accused the party of admitting Colbert was its propagandist during his CBS late-night run By Taylor Penley Fox News Published May 23, 2026 11:15am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Joe Concha critiques Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' exit, declining ratings Fox News contributor Joe Concha offers a sharp critique of Stephen Colbert's exit from 'The Late Show,' following strong social media comments from President Trump. Concha reveals the show's high staff count, predictable anti-Trump monologues and significant financial losses for CBS, arguing its focus on "social justice" led to declining viewership and a loss of humor.
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