From the article: President Donald Trump took to social media Friday to celebrate the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” a move critics allege was retaliation for Colbert’s accusation that parent company Paramount paid Trump in a settlement to secure support for a merger.
“I absolutely love that Colbert got fired,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social Friday. “His talent was even less than his ratings. I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next. Has even less talent than Colbert! Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show.”
While CBS, part of its parent company Paramount, has said the show’s cancellation was “purely a financial decision,” many critics have pointed to recent comments by Colbert on his show as being the likely instigator for the decision.
Paramount is looking to close a merger with the company Skydance, a controversial merger that would require the Trump administration’s approval. In an unrelated lawsuit between Paramount and Trump, Paramount recently agreed to pay Trump $16 million to settle the case, a decision Colbert called “a big fat bribe.”
Colbert’s late night colleague Jimmy Kimmel, also named by Trump Friday as having “even less talent than Colbert,” responded to the news by writing “f— you and all your Sheldons CBS
” in a social media post on Instagram, referencing CBS’ show “Young Sheldon,” a spinoff of its sister show “The Big Bang Theory.”
AdditionalAmoeba6358 on
It should be noted this keeps him on the air through NEXT MAY.
Not sure Trump is going to like the direction this goes. Colbert unfettered “what are you going to do, fire me?”
softwaredoug on
Time to cancel paramount plus
NoneOfThisMatters_XO on
Kinda surprised Trump isn’t more obsessed with Seth. He’s very political on his show.
ElTuco84 on
And a few redditors in other threads saying this wasn’t because of politics
doddballer on
Stewart / Colbert 2028
Top_Butterfly_1759 on
From the shape he’s in donny may not be around to see Colbert’s last CBS show.
numinosaur on
The King wants to be the only Clown in the realm.
Vizualize on
These people are so out of touch they think getting fired from CBS is a big deal. He will go on to the next gig bigger and badder than ever.
mc_petersonishsonson on
Hell needs cctv so i can watch trump arrive
Ill-Dependent2976 on
Remember to boycott the businesses that advertise on CBS.
If you really care, that is.
poolside123 on
You know what I think? They should gather millions and millions of people from all 50 states & sit outside the White House gates until Oompa Loompa doopity dope resigns. Porta potties, camper vans, signs, etc.
I’d love to see it.
ContentSherbert934 on
I just emailed Paramount and told them they lost my business for life.
Sarnsereg on
All politicians and all other media need to be slamming CBS non stop and we should boycott them and paramount.
PreferenceProper9795 on
We all need to cancel paramount plus and let them know why and it is due to this and the pay off they gave trump. I did today! Sometimes the only way to get through to this kind of crap, is to cut off the flow of money.
Tenchi2020 on
I canceled my Paramount+ subscription because of CVS getting on their knees and putting Trump’s balls in their mouth
0wen_Gravy on
This seals it for the 1st Amendment. Freedom of speech, the press now no longer guaranteed. Now, what’s the Amendment after the 1st again?
Use it or lose it, people!!
BubbasBack on
If people were watching and it was bringing in revenue then it wouldn’t have been an easy target to get cancelled.
doge1976 on
Honestly, we should drive up the ratings of his show and then abandon it after Colbert is gone. CBS will feel that next year during fall sweeps.
PenZestyclose3857 on
If there was only some way I could watch CBS less.
BeardedManatee on
Please oh please resurrect The Colbert Report.
KzooCurmudgeon on
Boycott CBS and Paramount +
gamesandstuff69420 on
Am I crazy or is this a bad move by this admin lol? We have YouTube dude… Colbert can easily pivot to a podcast style show that can fill the void. Or HBO will grab him for a one two combo with Oliver.
As with all bullies, they gloat in the moment and seldom see the ramifications of their actions. If they think they are silencing Colbert, who is one of the most celebrated comedians of our time with almost unmatched wit, I think they have another thing coming.
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Imagine being the fuckin president of USA, and still being this hateful. Pathétique.
cone_snail on
The human goldfish cares way too much about TV.
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From the article: President Donald Trump took to social media Friday to celebrate the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” a move critics allege was retaliation for Colbert’s accusation that parent company Paramount paid Trump in a settlement to secure support for a merger.
“I absolutely love that Colbert got fired,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social Friday. “His talent was even less than his ratings. I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next. Has even less talent than Colbert! Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show.”
While CBS, part of its parent company Paramount, has said the show’s cancellation was “purely a financial decision,” many critics have pointed to recent comments by Colbert on his show as being the likely instigator for the decision.
Paramount is looking to close a merger with the company Skydance, a controversial merger that would require the Trump administration’s approval. In an unrelated lawsuit between Paramount and Trump, Paramount recently agreed to pay Trump $16 million to settle the case, a decision Colbert called “a big fat bribe.”
Colbert’s late night colleague Jimmy Kimmel, also named by Trump Friday as having “even less talent than Colbert,” responded to the news by writing “f— you and all your Sheldons CBS
” in a social media post on Instagram, referencing CBS’ show “Young Sheldon,” a spinoff of its sister show “The Big Bang Theory.”
It should be noted this keeps him on the air through NEXT MAY.
Not sure Trump is going to like the direction this goes. Colbert unfettered “what are you going to do, fire me?”
Time to cancel paramount plus
Kinda surprised Trump isn’t more obsessed with Seth. He’s very political on his show.
And a few redditors in other threads saying this wasn’t because of politics
Stewart / Colbert 2028
From the shape he’s in donny may not be around to see Colbert’s last CBS show.
The King wants to be the only Clown in the realm.
These people are so out of touch they think getting fired from CBS is a big deal. He will go on to the next gig bigger and badder than ever.
Hell needs cctv so i can watch trump arrive
Remember to boycott the businesses that advertise on CBS.
If you really care, that is.
You know what I think? They should gather millions and millions of people from all 50 states & sit outside the White House gates until Oompa Loompa doopity dope resigns. Porta potties, camper vans, signs, etc.
I’d love to see it.
I just emailed Paramount and told them they lost my business for life.
All politicians and all other media need to be slamming CBS non stop and we should boycott them and paramount.
We all need to cancel paramount plus and let them know why and it is due to this and the pay off they gave trump. I did today! Sometimes the only way to get through to this kind of crap, is to cut off the flow of money.
I canceled my Paramount+ subscription because of CVS getting on their knees and putting Trump’s balls in their mouth
This seals it for the 1st Amendment. Freedom of speech, the press now no longer guaranteed. Now, what’s the Amendment after the 1st again?
Use it or lose it, people!!
If people were watching and it was bringing in revenue then it wouldn’t have been an easy target to get cancelled.
Honestly, we should drive up the ratings of his show and then abandon it after Colbert is gone. CBS will feel that next year during fall sweeps.
If there was only some way I could watch CBS less.
Please oh please resurrect The Colbert Report.
Boycott CBS and Paramount +
Am I crazy or is this a bad move by this admin lol? We have YouTube dude… Colbert can easily pivot to a podcast style show that can fill the void. Or HBO will grab him for a one two combo with Oliver.
As with all bullies, they gloat in the moment and seldom see the ramifications of their actions. If they think they are silencing Colbert, who is one of the most celebrated comedians of our time with almost unmatched wit, I think they have another thing coming.
Imagine being the fuckin president of USA, and still being this hateful. Pathétique.
The human goldfish cares way too much about TV.