Donald Trump’s Post About Stephen Colbert’s Last Late Show Is As Mean-Spirited As You’d Guess

President Donald Trump has never hidden how much he dislikes comedian and television host Stephen Colbert, and after the final episode of The Late Show, he made sure everyone knew his feelings once again.

Early in the morning, Trump went on social media and launched another attack on Colbert, calling him “like a dead person” and “a jerk.” Even though the post was shorter than many of Trump’s usual online rants, his message was still very direct and harsh.

Colbert became the host of The Late Show after legendary television host David Letterman retired in 2015. From the beginning, Colbert was more political and outspoken than Letterman, but over the years, especially during Trump’s presidency and political comeback, his criticism of Trump became even stronger and more frequent. He often used his monologues to joke about Trump, question his decisions, and criticize his policies.

For a long time, CBS appeared comfortable with the direction of the show. However, things became more uncertain when news spread that the company would merge with Skydance Media. Many people in the entertainment industry began wondering whether Colbert’s outspoken political style would fit with the leadership of David Ellison, who many people believe has a friendly relationship with Trump.

Even though there were no major public signs of conflict between Colbert and the company, everything changed last summer when Colbert and his staff were unexpectedly informed that the current season would be the show’s final one. The announcement shocked many people in television and entertainment. Since then, there has been endless debate about the real reason behind the decision.

Some people believe the show may have been losing money, while others think executives may have grown tired of how politically aggressive the program had become. There are also people who believe the changing corporate leadership may have influenced the decision behind the scenes. The truth may never fully become public, leaving fans and critics to continue guessing about what really happened.

Once Colbert knew the show was ending, many viewers noticed that he became even more open and fearless in his political commentary during the final months. Instead of backing away, he leaned further into criticizing Trump and discussing controversial political issues. Trump, who had already spent years publicly insulting Colbert and fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, continued responding online whenever he felt attacked.

When CBS first announced that The Late Show would end, Trump openly celebrated the news on social media. So it was not surprising to many people that he reacted once again after the final episode aired. Their public feud has become one of the most talked-about rivalries in modern political entertainment, with both men repeatedly taking shots at each other in front of millions of viewers.

As for what happens next, nobody fully knows what Colbert plans to do in the long term. He has already shared some of his immediate plans, which include attending family events like a wedding and his son’s graduation. After years of working on a demanding late-night television schedule every single day, many people imagine he will probably take some time to rest and enjoy life away from cameras.

Producing a late-night show is exhausting work. Hosts spend long hours preparing monologues, filming interviews, reacting to breaking news, and constantly staying relevant in a fast-moving media world. After carrying that pressure for years, it would make sense for Colbert to slow down for a while and recharge mentally and physically.

Still, many people believe this is not the end of his career. Colbert has built a massive fanbase over the years, and there is strong belief that major studios and streaming platforms would be interested in working with him again in the future. Even if he never returns to a traditional late-night format, fans will likely want to hear his voice again through another show, podcast, streaming series, or political commentary platform.

And whenever that day comes, many people suspect Trump will once again have something to say about it.

For fans who missed Colbert’s final episode of The Late Show, the program is still available to watch through a Paramount+ subscription. The farewell episode featured appearances from music legend Paul McCartney as well as celebrities like Paul Rudd, Ryan Reynolds, and Jon Stewart, along with several other late-night television hosts. Many viewers described it as an emotional and memorable ending for one of the most influential comedians in late-night television history.