Trump Targets Late-Night Hosts Amid Colbert Exit Fallout
Let’s talk about the late-night drama that’s heating up beyond any monologue you’ve seen on TV recently. Former President Donald Trump is back in the headlines—this time taking aim at his longtime media rivals, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, following the shock announcement of Stephen Colbert’s upcoming departure from The Late Show . And folks, this isn't your typical celebrity squabble—this is pure political theater with a punch of prime-time.
In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump didn’t hold back. He claimed that Kimmel and Fallon would be “next to go” in what he mockingly dubbed the “Untalented Late Night Sweepstakes.” According to Trump, these hosts, despite being paid millions, have “absolutely NO TALENT” and are responsible for “destroying what used to be GREAT Television.” He even celebrated Colbert’s exit, implying that his own criticisms over the years may have helped bring down the curtain. Whether you agree or not, it’s clear Trump sees himself as a key player in the downfall of what he calls the “failing” late-night scene.
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But late-night isn’t going quietly. Colbert responded in true Colbert fashion—satirical, sharp, and unfiltered. He mocked Trump with a three-word rebuttal delivered straight into the camera: “Go (expletive) yourself.” He even joked that if anyone's leaving next, it’s him, not Kimmel—declaring himself the “martyr” of the moment with a mockingly heroic stance. And just when you thought it couldn’t get more surreal, Jimmy Kimmel clapped back with a pointed jab referencing past reports about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. His post was laced with sarcasm, suggesting maybe Trump’s ominous prediction was “just another wonderful secret,” alluding to a quote reportedly tied to Trump in Epstein’s birthday book.
Meanwhile, Fallon—typically the more neutral of the group—shared his own discomfort with the state of late-night TV. Reacting to Colbert’s cancellation, he said, “I don’t like what’s going on one bit—these are crazy times.” That sentiment is being echoed across the industry. Jon Stewart, a longtime ally of Colbert, took to The Daily Show to slam CBS for what he sees as a hasty decision driven by dollars, not creativity. “When CDs stopped selling, they didn’t just go, ‘Well, music had a good run,’” Stewart snapped, criticizing the network for abandoning its iconic show too quickly.
CBS says Colbert’s departure is purely financial—his show was reportedly losing $40 million a year. But others speculate it’s part of a bigger shift, as Paramount, CBS's parent company, navigates corporate restructuring and FCC approvals amid acquisition talks.
So here we are: late-night TV, once the epicenter of American satire and pop culture, now caught in a cultural and political firestorm. Trump is reveling in the chaos, comedians are fighting back with wit and fury, and viewers are left wondering—are we watching the end of an era, or just a really bizarre season finale?
One thing’s for sure: this feud isn’t over. And in true late-night fashion, the best lines may be yet to come.
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