Trump sends Stephen Colbert a warning ahead of final Late Show airing

Key Points:

• Stephen Colbert's Late Show will air its final episode on Thursday, marking the end of CBS's long-running Late Show franchise after 33 years, with an extended send-off planned but guests and runtime yet to be announced.
• Former President Donald Trump responded to the show's conclusion with a cryptic statement promising a message at a later date, while White House spokesman David Ingle harshly criticized Colbert and CBS, blaming low ratings for the show's cancellation.
• CBS canceled the Late Show following tensions after Colbert criticized the network’s parent company, Paramount, over a $16 million settlement related to a 60 Minutes interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris, which CBS staffers described as part of a "Trump shakedown."
• Bruce Springsteen, a vocal Trump critic, supported Colbert during his final show appearance, condemning Paramount's owners for their dealings with Trump and praising Colbert for standing up against political pressure.
• After ending his late-night career, Colbert will co-write a new Lord of the Rings film titled The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, a project announced in March by director Peter Jackson.