Democrat senators freaked out over CBS canceling Stephen Colbert’s Late Show, insinuating the move was made for political reasons by bizarrely suggesting the Trump administration is somehow concerned about the comedian’s content.
Democrat senators freaked out over CBS canceling Stephen Colbert’s Late Show, insinuating the move was made for political reasons by bizarrely suggesting the Trump administration is somehow concerned about the comedian’s content.
On Thursday, Colbert revealed that CBS was canceling The Late Show, explaining that the program will not be renewed for another season, effectively ending the show after May 2026. The network, meanwhile, called the cancelation a “purely financial decision.”
Democrat lawmakers reacted to the news by appearing to try to connect the cancelation to President Donald Trump, noting that days before the announcement of The Late Show‘s demise, Colbert had criticized CBS’ parent company Paramount for its $16 million settlement with Trump over a 2024 60 Minutes interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris.
“CBS canceled Colbert’s show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump — a deal that looks like bribery,” Sen.
