Trump rips 'jerk' Stephen Colbert as 'Late Show' host takes his final bow
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert concluded his 11-season run as host of CBS's "Late Show," with the network canceling the series last July due to financial reasons.
- President Trump criticized Colbert on Truth Social, calling him a "total jerk" with "no talent" and celebrating the show's end, while Colbert blamed Trump for the cancellation following a legal settlement between CBS owner Paramount and the president.
- Colbert's farewell episode avoided political discourse, though Bruce Springsteen made pointed remarks against Trump and Paramount executives during the penultimate show.
- The "Late Show" was known for its liberal-leaning guests, hosting 176 left-leaning figures compared to only one conservative between 2022 and 2025, according to NewsBusters.
- The final episode featured surprise celebrity cameos and ended with a musical performance by Paul McCartney and others, marking a poignant close to the show at the Ed Sullivan Theater.