Since his show was canceled, Colbert — and other hosts of late night — have roasted the president even more than usual. In return, Trump has said that it's "really good" to see Colbert go, and he hopes that he "played a major part in it."

David Letterman recently slammed CBS and Skydance executives, calling them “goons” following the controversial cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Letterman accused the network of political motivations behind the decision,

Yes, CBS is canceling The Late Show franchise after more than three decades on the air. Stephen took over the show in 2015, and it was originally hosted by David Letterman. The Late Show will end in May 2026, CBS executives announced on July 17, 2025.