Trump, Late Show and Kimmel
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President Trump cheered the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," saying he "absolutely loves" that Colbert "got fired."
In a statement on Thursday, the network said the late-night talk show was being canceled for financial reasons. Those reasons are associated with Paramount's proposed merger with Skydance Media, which requires Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval under the Trump administration. Paramount is the parent company of CBS.
Jimmy Kimmel has been vocal with his dislike for Donald Trump's presidency and famously expressed disappointment over his 2024 victory.
Here's a look at some of Stephen Colbert's most partisan moments from the past decade after it was announced on Friday that "The Late Show" would end in 2026.