U.S. President Donald Trump responds to Stephen Colbert’s final episode of CBS’s “The Late Show” with public praise for Colbert’s departure and renewed criticism of the comedian. Multiple outlets report that shortly after Colbert signed off on Thursday night following his long run as host, Trump posted messages on Truth Social early Friday. In those posts, Trump says, “Thank goodness” Colbert is “finally gone” from CBS and argues that Colbert lacked talent and ratings. Several reports cite Trump describing Colbert in negative terms, including comparisons such as “like a dead person,” and characterizing him as a “total jerk,” with some coverage adding references to Colbert as an example of broader issues with late-night television.
Coverage also highlights that Trump has been a vocal critic of late-night hosts, and some articles note his earlier support for CBS’s decision to fire Colbert. Other sources mention that Colbert made remarks and jabs at CBS and related entities as he approached his final broadcast. The combined reporting portrays a contentious end to Colbert’s tenure, followed by Trump’s celebratory and combative reaction online.
