‘Thank goodness he’s finally gone’: Trump hails end of Stephen Colbert show
US President Donald Trump celebrated the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show,' which ended after a decade on air. Trump has been a long-time critic of Colbert, often targeting him for perceived liberal bias and jabs at his administration. CBS stated that the cancellation was due to financial reasons, despite Colbert's show being a ratings leader in its time slot.
- ▪The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was cancelled after ten years on air.
- ▪Donald Trump criticized Colbert, calling him talentless and claiming he had no ratings.
- ▪CBS claimed the cancellation was purely financial and unrelated to political pressures.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Trump: ‘Thank goodness’ Colbert is ‘finally gone’ — The Hill
- ▪ Stephen Colbert takes final bow as 'Late Show' host in star-studded, nonpolitical finale — Fox News
- ▪ Curtains down: Stephen Colbert bows out of 'Late Show' after Trump pressure — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Trump takes victory lap as Stephen Colbert wraps up final ‘Late Show’ episode: ‘Finally finished’ — New York Post
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 18:10:00 +0800 |
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‘Thank goodness he’s finally gone’: Trump hails end of Stephen Colbert showSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS President Donald Trump has long been a fierce critic of Stephen Colbert and other late-night talk show hosts for their jabs at him and alleged liberal bias.PHOTO: EPAPublished May 22, 2026, 06:10 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 06:11 PMListenWASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump hailed the end of “The Late Show” on May 22 and derided its frontman Stephen Colbert as the programme concluded a decade-long run after being axed by broadcaster CBS.The show was cancelled after Colbert mocked the broadcaster for a US$16 million (S$20.48 million) settlement with Mr Trump for allegedly “maliciously” editing an interview with his Democratic election rival Kamala Harris.Mr…
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