President Donald Trump, currently juggling a war with Iran, surging prices, and plunging approval ratings, took time early Friday to gloat over Stephen Colbert losing his job. 'Colbert is finally finished at CBS,' Trump wrote on Truth Social at 1:52 a.m., about an hour after the 'Late Show' finale concluded. 'Amazing that he lasted so long! No talent, no ratings, no life. He was like a dead person.'
Trump's Claims vs. Reality
Despite Trump's assertion, Colbert has consistently had the highest ratings in late night TV for nearly a decade. 'You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk,' Trump wrote. 'Thank goodness he's finally gone!'
Ironically, Colbert never mentioned Trump by name during his final episode, offering just one subtle joke about the president during his interview with rock legend Paul McCartney. However, Colbert frequently made Trump the butt of his monologue jokes throughout his hosting tenure, which displeased the president. Trump often attacked Colbert and other late night hosts on social media, calling for them to be fired.
The Cancellation Announcement
Trump got what he wanted in July last year when CBS announced it would cancel 'The Late Show.' The network claimed it was 'purely a financial decision,' but the move came as corporate parent Paramount sought FCC approval to complete a massive merger. That merger was approved just one week after the show's cancellation was announced.
