Stephen Colbert Weighs Trump’s Influence on ‘Late Show’ Cancellation vs. CBS Finances: ‘2 Things Can Be True’

Alex Welch· Apr 28, 2026 · 6:27 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 36 views

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Stephen Colbert discussed the cancellation of 'The Late Show' and its potential ties to CBS's financial decisions and President Trump's influence. He acknowledged that both the network's financial struggles and the timing of the cancellation could be valid explanations. Colbert expressed gratitude for his time at CBS while rejecting the notion that his show was overly partisan.

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▪Colbert believes that CBS's cancellation of 'The Late Show' may have been influenced by financial issues and political pressures from the Trump administration.
▪The cancellation occurred shortly after Colbert criticized a settlement involving CBS and Trump on-air.
▪Colbert stated that he does not want to have a contentious relationship with CBS and feels grateful for his long tenure there.

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Home > Creative Content > TV Shows Stephen Colbert Weighs Trump’s Influence on ‘Late Show’ Cancellation vs. CBS Finances: ‘2 Things Can Be True’ “Something changed,” the comedian says about CBS’ opinion of his late night series Alex Welch April 28, 2026 @ 11:27 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Stephen Colbert speaks during the 2026 Writers Guild Awards New York Ceremony at Edison Ballroom on March 08, 2026 in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Writers Guild of America East) Stephen Colbert told the New York Times he believes “two things can be true” about CBS’ cancellation of “The Late Show,” amid rumors that the network’s decision to axe the late night series was made to appease President Trump.

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