Full Breakdown
Trump Mocks Stephen Colbert After Late Show Finale
5/27/2026, 9:55:45 PM
Final Episode and Immediate Aftermath
The final episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” aired, marking the end of the host’s tenure at CBS. In the broadcast, Colbert was reported as the number-one program in its time slot. Within hours, former President Donald Trump posted a message on his Truth Social platform that dismissed the show and its host, using language such as “no talent, no ratings, no life.” The following day, Trump shared an AI-generated video that depicted a digital likeness of him throwing a representation of Colbert into a dumpster and performing a dance.
Background and Context
CBS announced the cancellation of Colbert’s program last year, a decision that followed speculation about a media merger that Trump’s allies reportedly opposed. The cancellation set the stage for the final episode and the subsequent social-media exchange.
Key Figures and Groups
- Donald Trump – Former U.S. President, active on Truth Social, author of the mocking post and distributor of the AI video.
- Stephen Colbert – Host of The Late Show, resident of Montclair, New Jersey, who concluded his broadcast without referencing Trump.
- CBS – Television network that aired The Late Show and announced its cancellation.
Timeline of Events
1. Final episode of The Late Show airs; Colbert receives top-slot ratings.
2. Trump posts a critical message on Truth Social, labeling Colbert “finished at CBS.”
3. The next day, Trump shares an AI-generated video showing a fictional confrontation with Colbert.
Viewership Data
The article notes that Colbert’s program held the number-one position in its time slot during the final broadcast, indicating strong audience performance at the time of cancellation.
Official Statements and Responses
Trump’s post on Truth Social framed the ending of the show as a failure, emphasizing perceived lack of talent and ratings. Colbert’s final broadcast, by contrast, focused on gratitude toward staff and audience, and he did not mention Trump by name. No formal response from CBS was cited in the source material.
Criticism and Opposition
Commentary in the source characterizes Trump’s actions as “childish” and “insecure,” suggesting a pattern of personal attacks on media figures. The description of the AI video as “imbecilic” and “toxic” reflects broader criticism of the former president’s use of digital manipulation to mock opponents.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Colbert is finally finished at CBS.” — Donald Trump, former U.S. President
- “Amazing that he lasted so long!” — Donald Trump, former U.S. President
- “No talent, no ratings, no life.” — Donald Trump, former U.S. President
- “He was like a dead person.” — Donald Trump, former U.S. President
- “You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk.” — Donald Trump, former U.S. President
- “Colbert is finally finished at CBS. Amazing that he lasted so long! No talent, no ratings, no life. He was like a dead person. You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally gone!” — Donald Trump, former U.S. President
What’s Next
The source does not indicate any scheduled response from CBS or Colbert, nor does it mention further statements from Trump. Monitoring of Truth Social and related media channels will determine whether additional commentary follows.
