Trump Unloads on Colbert After Late Show Finale

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has aired its final episode, and President Trump wasted no time making his feelings known. On Thursday night, Trump took to Truth Social to deliver a scathing takedown of the CBS host, calling him a“no talent”comedian who had“no ratings”and“no life”— and he didn’t stop there.

Trump’s post made clear he was delighted to see Colbert’s nearly 11-year run come to an end. The 45th president seemed almost gleeful in his condemnation, comparing Colbert to a“dead person”and labeling him a“total jerk”before closing with a pointed“Thank goodness he’s finally gone!”It’s the kind of public broadside that’s become Trump’s calling card over the years — swift, personal, and unsparing.

Colbert, meanwhile, chose the high road for his final show. The veteran late-night host didn’t mention Trump once during Thursday’s episode. Instead, he filled the stage with A-list celebs like Paul McCartney, Ryan Reynolds, and Bryan Cranston, focusing on celebration rather than confrontation.

The shutdown itself is official: CBS canceled The Late Show With Stephen Colbert because it was losing significant money. But the narrative around the cancellation has been thorny. While network executives cited financial losses, plenty of observers have whispered that Trump may have pressured CBS to give Colbert the axe — a claim rooted in the pair’s long-running antagonism toward each other.

Whether Trump actually had a hand in the cancellation or simply saw an opportunity to land a punch, one thing’s clear: he wasn’t going to let Colbert’s exit pass without a parting shot.