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Colbert's 'Our Cartoon President' Ends Amid Trump Tensions

7/29/2025

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Stephen Colbert's animated sitcom, "Our Cartoon President," ran from 2018 to 2020, humorously skewering Donald Trump and his administration. However, the show encountered hurdles as Colbert openly criticized Paramount's ties to Trump. Following Trump's 2020 election defeat, the series wrapped up, and its revival appears improbable amid ongoing tensions.

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Story summary

Stephen Colbert's animated sitcom, "Our Cartoon President," ran from 2018 to 2020, humorously skewering Donald Trump and his administration. However, the show encountered hurdles as Colbert openly criticized Paramount's ties to Trump. Following Trump's 2020 election defeat, the series wrapped up, and its revival appears improbable amid ongoing tensions.