Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump has once again targeted late-night television host Stephen Colbert, calling him a “pathetic trainwreck” and urging broadcaster CBS to “put him to sleep”, sparking widespread discussion across media and social platforms.
In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump criticised “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, which is scheduled to conclude in May 2026, claiming that Colbert’s show has “actually gotten worse” since the cancellation announcement. He labelled the host a “dead man walking” and accused him of relying on “hatred and fumes” for content, reigniting his long-standing feud with late-night hosts who frequently lampoon him.
Trump expanded his criticism to other late-night television personalities, questioning which network — CBS, ABC, or NBC — has the “worst late-night host” and complaining about their “high salaries, no talent, and low ratings.” He also reiterated grievances about what he perceives as biased media coverage against him, even hinting that broadcast licenses for networks critical of him should be reconsidered.
CBS has not commented on the president’s remarks, and Colbert himself has remained publicly silent. Analysts say the clash highlights the deepening divide between political leadership and cultural figures who use their platforms to critique public figures, a dynamic that has become increasingly pronounced in the U.S. media landscape.
Trump’s attack comes at a time when late-night shows continue to wield significant influence in shaping public discourse, often blurring the lines between comedy and political commentary. Observers note that this ongoing conflict underscores the tensions between celebrity-driven political satire and the sensitivities of political officeholders, creating a charged environment for both media and political observers.
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