Trump Celebrates Colbert’s Exit From CBS, Says of Other Late Night Hosts “May They All Rest in Peace!”
President Donald Trump expressed his satisfaction over Stephen Colbert's departure from CBS after the final episode of The Late Show. He criticized Colbert's talent and ratings, suggesting that anyone could do better in his place. Trump also hinted that other late night hosts may soon follow Colbert's fate, calling for a change in the late night television landscape.
- ▪Trump celebrated Colbert's exit from CBS, calling it amazing that he lasted so long.
- ▪He criticized Colbert's talent and ratings, stating he was like a 'dead person.'
- ▪Trump suggested that other late night hosts, whom he has criticized before, may soon be gone as well.
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Donald Trump talks about his US Presidential campaign on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on Sept. 22, 2015, on CBS. After gloating about Colbert's cancellation, Trump could find the host with the last laugh. Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS via Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment President Donald Trump celebrated Stephen Colbert’s exit from CBS following the final installment of The Late Show Thursday night. Shortly before 2 a.m. Trump posted: “Colbert is finally finished at CBS. Amazing that he lasted so long! No talent, no ratings, no life. He was like a dead person.
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