A look back at Stephen Colbert's most partisan moments as 'The Last Show' host
Stephen Colbert's tenure as host of 'The Late Show' has been characterized by his strong partisan stance, particularly during the Trump administration. He transformed the show into a platform for pro-Democrat sentiments, influencing other late-night hosts to adopt similar approaches. Colbert's most notable moments include a profanity-laden monologue targeting Trump, which sparked significant backlash from supporters of the former president.
- ▪Stephen Colbert's hosting of 'The Late Show' is coming to an end this week.
- ▪Colbert reshaped late-night television into a pro-Democrat platform during the Trump era.
- ▪His May 2017 monologue included harsh insults directed at President Trump, leading to widespread outrage.
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- ▪ Stephen Colbert embodies Hollywood’s partisan self-destruction — California Post
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Stephen Colbert A look back at Stephen Colbert's most partisan moments as 'The Last Show' host From dancing with Chuck Schumer to shilling at a Biden fundraiser By Joseph A. Wulfsohn Fox News Published May 19, 2026 8:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Obama, Colbert praise New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Former President Barack Obama and "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert took turns praising New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during an interview at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Stephen Colbert's stint as host of "The Late Show" comes to an end this week after a tenure marked by him becoming arguably the most rabidly partisan host in the late-night landscape.
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