Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Trump Criticizes Colbert's Cancellation, Predicts More Firings
Former President Trump commented on the upcoming cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show.
Trump criticized Colbert's talent and suggested other hosts like Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel would be next to lose their shows.
CBS stated the show is ending for financial reasons and not because of its quality.
Andy Cohen, a fellow host, expressed sadness about the cancellation, praising Colbert's talent and show.
Donald Trump criticized Stephen Colbert and other late-night hosts.
CBS announced 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will end in May 2026.
Trump claimed Colbert has no talent and predicted others would be fired.
CBS cited financial reasons for the cancellation, not performance.
Andy Cohen called the cancellation a sad day for late-night television.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Stephen Colbert, Andy Cohen, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel
- What
- Trump commented on Stephen Colbert and other late-night hosts' shows.
- When
- Recently, after CBS announced Colbert's show would end.
- Where
- At a White House press conference.
- Why
- Trump criticized Colbert, possibly expressing his opinion of the hosts and show.
Donald Trump
CBS & Andy Cohen
Reason for Show Cancellation
Donald Trump
Believes Colbert lacks talent and will be replaced.
CBS & Andy Cohen
CBS cited financial reasons.
- Show
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- Cancellation Announcement
- May 2026
- Trump's Criticism
- Called Colbert 'talentless' and predicted others will lose their shows.
- CBS Reason
- Financial decision
- Andy Cohen's View
- Called it a 'sad day' and praised Colbert
Sources
Donald Trump claims he could replace Stephen Colbert with ‘two people from the street’; blames Howard Stern’s exit on Hillary Clinton’s endorsement
'Hes got no talent': Trump mocks Stephen Colbert after CBS cancels The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Donald Trump Takes A Dig At Late-Night Show Hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel And Jimmy Fallon: "They Have No Talent"
