Overview

• CBS announced The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will conclude in May 2026, citing rising costs and audience declines.
• President Trump took to Truth Social to reject claims that he influenced the network’s decision to end the program.
• He derided Colbert’s abilities as “smaller than his ratings” and blamed the host for substantial annual losses at CBS.
• Trump celebrated Colbert’s departure and suggested fellow hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon could be next to face cuts.
• In response, Colbert fired back with a pointed satirical insult, underscoring late-night’s role in challenging the administration.