Trump was ‘personally involved’ in canceling Stephen Colbert, longtime late night reporter claims
Longtime reporter Bill Carter claims that President Donald Trump was directly involved in the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show. Carter suggests that Trump's animosity towards Colbert, who frequently criticized him, influenced CBS's decision to end the program. He argues that this situation reflects poorly on American values regarding freedom of speech and independent journalism.
- ▪Bill Carter stated that Trump was 'personally involved' in the cancellation of Colbert's show.
- ▪Carter accused CBS of capitulating to the Trump administration's pressure.
- ▪Colbert's show aired its final episode on May 21, 2026, after CBS cited financial issues.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 00:46:35 -0400 |
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Media Trump was ‘personally involved’ in canceling Stephen Colbert, longtime late night reporter claims By Lindsay Kornick, Fox News Published May 26, 2026, 12:46 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: California congressional candidate refuses to say Pledge of Allegiance in resurfaced clips Jewish American soldier buried with Nazis laid to rest in Normandy 80 years later Hollywood icon Sally Field reminds a fractured nation of the brilliance of the Constitution Longtime reporter Bill Carter claimed President Donald Trump was “personally involved” in having Stephen Colbert’s show canceled based on Trump’s response to the series finale.
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