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Roy Wood Jr. Urges Colbert to Amplify Anti-Trump Message

8/21/2025

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Roy Wood Jr. suggested Stephen Colbert could enhance his anti-Trump message on platforms like YouTube after leaving CBS.
He indicated that Colbert's exit might influence the political landscape in 2026.
Wood Jr. criticized American journalists for lacking courage in prioritizing political integrity.
He addressed media dynamics influenced by Trump during his speech at the Edinburgh TV Festival.

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Roy Wood Jr. suggested Stephen Colbert could enhance his anti-Trump message on platforms like YouTube after leaving CBS.
He indicated that Colbert's exit might influence the political landscape in 2026.
Wood Jr. criticized American journalists for lacking courage in prioritizing political integrity.
He addressed media dynamics influenced by Trump during his speech at the Edinburgh TV Festival.