On July 17, CBS News announced it will cancel "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert " in May 2026, in what was described as a purely financial decision unrelated to the show's content. President Donald Trump - whom Colbert frequently skewers in monologues - quickly weighed in on the decision.

"You know how they say there's no such thing as bad publicity? They're not talking about this," the recently axed late night host says.

Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and John Oliver -- and other famous faces -- joined in with "The Late Show" bit.

Stephen Colbert criticized Paramount's lawsuit settlement with Donald Trump on The Late Show just days before the show was canceled “I believe this kind of complicated financial

Donald Trump took aim at three late-night television hosts in a Truth Social post on Tuesday. He singled out Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Stephen Colbert, mocking their careers and […] The post Trump Targets Late Night Hosts,

Stewart said CBS was hoping to get into President Donald Trump's good books by canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

Senator Elizabeth Warren says it's a threat to all that 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' may have been canceled to curry favor with Donald Trump.

President Trump says two more late-night TV hosts are “next,” just days after CBS ended The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said in a Wednesday opinion piece for Variety that comedian Stephen Colbert’s show may have been canceled by CBS “to curry favor” with President Trump.

President Donald Trump was gleeful over Stephen Colbert's cancellation, saying his "talent was even less than his ratings" on Truth Social.

Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary on Tuesday defended President Trump against Stephen Colbert’s criticism following CBS’s announcement that it would end the “Late Show” next year. “Only a moron would tell the president to F off before he gets his check,