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Trump Calls Colbert 'Pathetic' and 'Dead Man Walking'
Donald Trump, the US President, recently criticized Stephen Colbert, a late-night show host, on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump called Colbert 'pathetic' and 'a dead man walking,' claiming his show's ratings are low.
He also suggested that CBS, the network broadcasting Colbert's show, should end the show.
Colbert's show, 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' is set to end in May 2026, a decision CBS says is based on financial reasons.
Trump has also criticized other late-night hosts and praised Greg Gutfeld.
He even suggested that broadcast licenses could be terminated if shows are too negative towards him and his party.
Donald Trump called Stephen Colbert 'pathetic' and 'a dead man walking' on Truth Social.
Trump claimed Colbert's show ratings are 'nonexistent' and urged CBS to end the show.
Colbert's show, 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' is set to end in May 2026 due to financial considerations.
Trump criticized late-night programming across major networks, suggesting regulatory consequences for unfavorable coverage.
Trump praised Greg Gutfeld and warned other hosts like Jimmy Kimmel.
- Who
- Donald Trump and Stephen Colbert
- What
- Trump criticized Colbert on Truth Social
- Where
- United States
- When
- December 24, 2025
- Why
- Trump views late-night shows as hostile to him
Key facts
- Donald Trump
- US President
- Stephen Colbert
- Late-night show host
- Truth Social
- Social media platform
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- Ending in May 2026
- CBS
- Network broadcasting Colbert's show
- Greg Gutfeld
- Praised by Trump
- Jimmy Kimmel
- Warned by Trump
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Event hosted by Trump
Quotes
Donald Trump
Former US President and current political figure
“If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Negative to President Donald J. Trump, MAGA, and the Republican Party, shouldn't their very valuable Broadcast Licenses be terminated? I say, YES!”
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“Stephen is running on hatred and fumes. A dead man walking! CBS should, 'put him to sleep,' NOW”
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Brendan Carr
Appointee to head the Federal Communications Commission by Donald Trump
“the FCC is not formally an independent agency”
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