Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Trump Comments on Kimmel, Fallon, and Colbert's Show
Former President Donald Trump commented on the changes in late-night television.
He said that Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon might be the next ones to leave their shows.
This comes after CBS decided to end Stephen Colbert's show due to financial reasons, not because of low popularity.
Colbert's last show had many famous guests.
Trump also discussed a legal settlement he received from CBS, seeing it as a victory.
Donald Trump suggested Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are next to be removed from late-night television.
Trump's comments followed CBS's announcement to end 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' in May 2026.
CBS stated the decision to retire Colbert's show was financial, not related to content or popularity.
Colbert's final episode included a star-studded send-off with various comedians and celebrities.
Trump commented on CBS's legal settlement payout, anticipating further financial gains.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, CBS.
- What
- Donald Trump commented on the status of late-night television hosts and a CBS legal settlement.
- When
- Recent days.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- Trump is commenting on the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the financial settlement.
CBS and Colbert's Perspective
Donald Trump's Perspective
Reasons for show's end
CBS and Colbert's Perspective
CBS stated the ending of Colbert's show was financial.
Donald Trump's Perspective
Trump views the decision as a negative outcome for the shows.
- Show Names Mentioned
- The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- Network of The Tonight Show
- NBC
- Network of Jimmy Kimmel Live
- ABC
- Network of The Late Show
- CBS
- Colbert's Final Episode Date
- Monday night
- Legal Settlement
- $16 million