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Colbert Slams Trump, CBS Settlement, Warns of Censorship

1/23/2026

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Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and CBS leadership during his final weeks.
He mocked Trump's 'Board of Peace,' which charges countries $1 billion for membership.
He cited CBS's $16 million settlement with Trump, calling it a 'big, fat bribe.'
Colbert addressed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's push to enforce equal time rules for candidates, warning it could silence late-night hosts.

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Story summary

Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and CBS leadership during his final weeks.
He mocked Trump's 'Board of Peace,' which charges countries $1 billion for membership.
He cited CBS's $16 million settlement with Trump, calling it a 'big, fat bribe.'
Colbert addressed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's push to enforce equal time rules for candidates, warning it could silence late-night hosts.