Trump lashes out at Colbert after 'Late Show' finale: 'Like a dead person'
President Trump criticized Stephen Colbert following the finale of 'The Late Show,' calling him a 'total jerk' with 'no talent.' The finale marked the end of Colbert's 11-year run, which included various celebrity appearances. CBS announced the cancellation of the show, citing financial reasons and denying any political influence in the decision.
- ▪Trump mocked Colbert on Truth Social after the show's finale, labeling him as talentless.
- ▪The finale featured performances from celebrities like Paul McCartney and Ryan Reynolds.
- ▪CBS announced the cancellation of 'The Late Show' in July 2025, attributing it to financial challenges.
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President Trump took to Truth Social in the early morning hours Friday to mock Stephen Colbert following the final broadcast of “The Late Show,” dismissing the departing host as a “total jerk” with “no talent, no ratings, no life.” Mr. Trump posted the attack just before 2 a.m., hours after the finale concluded. “Colbert is finally finished at CBS,” the president wrote. “Amazing that he lasted so long! No talent, no ratings, no life. He was like a dead person. You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally gone!” Mr. Colbert largely avoided direct discussion of Mr. Trump during the finale, with only subtle references to the president woven into the broadcast.
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