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Colbert's Final Show: Trump Teases 'Later' Message
21 May
Summary
- Trump teased a message for Colbert's final show, to be delivered later.
- The Late Show is ending after a historic 33-year run on CBS.
- Network cited financial reasons for the cancellation, losing $40 million annually.
President Donald Trump has indicated he will deliver a message regarding Stephen Colbert's final episode of The Late Show, teasing a "later date" for his remarks. This comes as the comedian's long-running program on CBS is set to air its last installment this Thursday. The network announced last summer that The Late Show franchise would be retired after its 33-year run.
CBS stated the cancellation was a "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night," with reports suggesting annual losses of upwards of $40 million. Despite speculation connecting the decision to Skydance Media's acquisition of Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, and potential leadership desires to avoid conflict with Trump, the network has maintained the move was financially motivated.
Colbert himself has expressed a lack of fear regarding any potential fallout from the show's conclusion, questioning the impact of a comedian's words on the office of the presidency. He recently commented that "we're clowns," implying that the political sphere should not be overly concerned with entertainment commentary. The final episode is scheduled to air Thursday at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
