Colbert’s Final Trump Joke Revealed-And You Might Have Missed It
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert’s final episode of The Late Show featured subtle jabs at Donald Trump, avoiding direct mentions of the former president, including a humorous exchange with guest Paul McCartney about orange makeup.
- Trump responded to Colbert’s finale with a harsh post on Truth Social, calling Colbert “no talent” and celebrating the end of his show, continuing his long-standing criticism of the late-night host.
- White House spokesperson Davis Ingle echoed Trump’s sentiments, labeling Colbert a “pathetic trainwreck” and attributing the show’s cancellation to poor ratings and lack of talent.
- CBS canceled The Late Show in July 2025, shortly after Colbert criticized the network’s parent company, Paramount, for a $16 million settlement with the Trump administration, which Colbert called a “big, fat bribe.”
- In his final episode, Colbert made a final sarcastic remark about CBS’s finances during a segment involving Peanuts music, highlighting ongoing tensions with the network.