By Maribel Velazquez
Donald Trump reignited the confrontation with late-night TV hosts by publicly celebrating the comedian’s departure Stephen Colbert of ‘The Gradual Ticket’, a program he hosted for more than a decade on the CBS network.
The president reacted on his Reality Social network a few hours after the final broadcast of the program and launched a harsh criticism against the host.
“Colbert finally left CBS. It’s amazing he lasted this long!”wrote the president. Then he added: “No talent, no audience, no life. Abilities like a living dead.”
The statements once again placed the tension between Trump and media figures who for years used political satire to question his administration at the center of the debate.
Colbert is finally performed on CBS. Unbelievable that he last saw you later! No skill, no rankings, no life. I have used to be adore a boring person. That you just would possibly perhaps perhaps well also rob someone off the toll road they typically would possibly perhaps presumably maybe be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally long gone!
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— Commentary Donald J Trump Reality Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) Might perhaps additionally 22, 2026
The end of “The Gradual Ticket” reignites controversy
CBS and Paramount had previously announced the cancellation of the program, arguing financial reasons and the complex panorama that late-night television currently faces in the United States.
“This is a purely financial decision.”the company explained in a statement cited by US media. The company also assured that the determination “is unrelated to the content of the program or other matters occurring at Paramount.”
However, national media have pointed out that the measure occurs in the midst of the government review of the merger between Paramount and Skydance, in addition to previous tensions between Trump and the CBS network.
For years, Colbert made Trump one of the main targets of his political monologuesespecially during the presidential campaign and his return to the White House.
The president had even previously requested the dismissal of the driver and other slack night hosts for their constant criticism.
Stephen Colbert’s firing from CBS used to be the “Starting of the Terminate” for untalented, irascible, extremely overpaid, no longer funny, and intensely poorly rated Gradual Evening Television Hosts. Others, of even much less skill, to rapidly be aware. Might perhaps in addition to them all Leisure in Peace! President DONALD J. TRUMP
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— Commentary Donald J Trump Reality Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) Might perhaps additionally 22, 2026
Colbert closed the program with an emotional tone
‘The Gradual Ticket’ was released in 1993 with David Letterman as a fashioned driver. Colbert took over as host in 2015 and quickly positioned the show as one of the most influential political satire programs on American television.
In his last monologue, The comedian avoided directly confronting Trump and chose to say goodbye with thanks to his audience and the production team.
“We have been lucky to be here for the last 11 years. We can’t take this for granted”said Colbert during the final broadcast.
The closing of the program included the participation of figures such as Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Ryan Reynolds and Paul McCartney.
McCartney was the last guest of the night and accompanied Colbert performing “Hiya, Goodbye.” of The Beatles, in a farewell that closed one of the most recognized stages of American nighttime television.
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