Former President Donald Trump expressed his satisfaction over Stephen Colbert’s departure from CBS, labeling the “Late Show” host as a “total jerk” after his final broadcast on Thursday night.
“Colbert’s time at CBS has finally come to an end. It’s surprising he stuck around for so long! No talent, no audience, no spark. He was lifeless,” Trump commented on Truth Social Friday morning. “You could find anyone off the street who would outperform this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally out!”
Colbert, who had been the face of the late-night show for 11 seasons, saw his program canceled last year as CBS cited a “financial decision” for pulling the plug on the struggling series.
The 62-year-old comedian pointed fingers at the former president, attributing his show’s cancellation to CBS owner Paramount’s legal settlement with Trump.
In his farewell episode, Colbert refrained from political accusations but welcomed Bruce Springsteen, a prominent Trump critic, who didn’t hold back in the penultimate show on Wednesday.
“I’m here supporting Stephen tonight because you’re the first in America to lose your show due to a president who can’t handle a joke,” Springsteen addressed the audience.
