Trump Sends Ominous Warning Ahead of Stephen Colbert's Final Late Show Airing
Trump Sends Ominous Warning Ahead of Stephen Colbert's Final Late Show Airing
After 33 years, the Late Show era ends tonight. Trump has a cryptic message for Stephen Colbert, while stars like Jimmy Kimmel say their final goodbyes.
After nearly a decade behind the desk, Stephen Colbert is preparing for his final sign-off. CBS’s iconic Late Show franchise is coming to a close tonight with an "extended" farewell episode. But as fans get ready to say goodbye, Donald Trump is making sure he gets the last word.
When asked about the end of the show on Wednesday, Trump issued a brief but cryptic warning: "I'll have a message at a later date." His spokesperson, David Ingle, was far less subtle, calling Colbert a "pathetic trainwreck" and claiming the show was canceled due to terrible ratings.
The sudden end of the show has sparked plenty of conversation. CBS announced the cancellation last July, shortly after Colbert publicly criticized the network’s parent company, Paramount. The tension stemmed from a $16 million settlement between Paramount and Trump over a 2024 interview on 60 Minutes. Some insiders have even described the situation as a continuation of a "Trump shakedown."
The Late Show has been a staple of late-night television for 33 years. It all started with David Letterman in 1993 before Colbert took over the mantle in 2015. Over the years, Colbert moved from the satirical persona he played on Comedy Central to a late-night host who often confronted a political landscape that felt like it was satirizing itself.
Colbert’s peers are also marking the occasion. Jimmy Kimmel took a moment to pay his respects, encouraging viewers to tune in to CBS one last time to honor Colbert’s run. On Wednesday’s penultimate episode, rock legend Bruce Springsteen even made an appearance, performing a protest song and taking his own shots at the network's ownership.
As the curtain falls tonight, the guests and the exact runtime for the finale remain a secret. Whether you love him or hate him, Colbert’s departure marks the end of a major chapter in television history.
