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Colbert Slams CBS, Protests Erupt Over Show Cancellation

7/23/2025

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Stephen Colbert unleashed his fury on CBS for axing his show during a heated political storm tied to a $16 million settlement with Donald Trump. In a fiery comeback, Colbert told Trump to “go fuck yourself,” as fellow comedians rallied around him. Outside the Ed Sullivan Theater, passionate protests erupted, with many questioning the financial motives behind the cancellation.

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Stephen Colbert unleashed his fury on CBS for axing his show during a heated political storm tied to a $16 million settlement with Donald Trump. In a fiery comeback, Colbert told Trump to “go fuck yourself,” as fellow comedians rallied around him. Outside the Ed Sullivan Theater, passionate protests erupted, with many questioning the financial motives behind the cancellation.