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CBS Axes Colbert After “Fat Bribe” Trump Settlement Comment

5/20/2026

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CBS cancelled Stephen Colbert after he called a $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump a “fat bribe.”
Paramount paid $16 million to President Donald Trump for his presidential library after a 2024 lawsuit over a 60 Minutes edit.
Jon Stewart appeared on the final episode and warned voters they will repudiate President Donald Trump administration.
CBS named Byron Allen to replace Colbert with two Comics Unleashed shows promising apolitical content.

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CBS cancelled Stephen Colbert after he called a $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump a “fat bribe.”
Paramount paid $16 million to President Donald Trump for his presidential library after a 2024 lawsuit over a 60 Minutes edit.
Jon Stewart appeared on the final episode and warned voters they will repudiate President Donald Trump administration.
CBS named Byron Allen to replace Colbert with two Comics Unleashed shows promising apolitical content.