MS NOW-Colbert avoids Trump in final 'Late Show,' but president rages afterward anyway

[LetMyPeopleVote]

But the late-night host didn’t hold back on CBS as he gave an emotional goodbye, and an array of special guests, including Paul McCartney, celebrated his legacy.

Colbert avoids Trump in final ‘Late Show,’ but president rages afterward anyway.

But the late-night host didn’t hold back on CBS as he gave an emotional goodbye, and an array of special guests, including Paul McCartney, celebrated his legacy.

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— TheBlackPage (Woke, DEI forever against fascism) (@theblackpage.bsky.social) 2026-05-22T22:45:33.722Z

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Stephen Colbert took his seat behind the “The Late Show” desk for an emotional final broadcast Thursday evening but, true to his famous satiric wit, managed to get in a last dig at CBS, which has drawn harsh backlash since it canceled the show in July.

Colbert spoke of his joy in hosting the show for so long. The show team refers to the production as “the joy machine,” Colbert said, explaining it must run like a machine. But he added, “If you choose to do it with joy, it doesn’t hurt as much when your fingers get caught in the gears.”.....

Trump cheered the show’s demise with a derogatory post on his social media platform Friday.

“Colbert is finally finished at CBS. Amazing that he lasted so long! No talent, no ratings, no life,” Trump wrote on Truth Social after Colbert’s last broadcast wrapped. “He was like a dead person. You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally gone!”....

Colbert himself avoided mentioning Trump, but he didn’t ignore the opportunity to take a jab at CBS. Referring to the array of costly lawsuits filed by the copyright owners of the iconic “Peanuts” theme song, Colbert instructed his band to go ahead and play the tune.

“Oh no, I hope this doesn’t cost CBS any money!” Colbert exclaimed to his studio audience, which erupted in laughter......

Trump, who is notoriously sensitive to late-night criticism, has repeatedly attacked Colbert over his cutting sarcasm on the administration’s policies. Colbert has mocked Trump’s relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his justification for the Iran war and the Department of Justice’s $1.8 billion “slush fund,” to name a few.

I normally watch MS NOW including DVR of Nicole's show. Last night, I watched all of this show and was in tears.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

1. trump and the White House both just posted this

Link to tweet

?s=20

[IzzaNuDay]

4. He is a grade A prick

He’s only projecting what most of us would do to him.

[MustLoveBeagles]

2. It shows who the class act is

And who isn't.

[GenThePerservering]

3. Trump: Pouting and pitiful nt

[RussBLib]

5. It was a great show

I’ve been a fan of Colbert since forever. Really good last show. Loved that bit with Neil deGrasse Tyson. So many highlights in that show. I’ll miss the Late Show, but you know Colbert will get a new gig, despite our current disgrace of a president.

https://russblib.blogspot.com/?m=1

[B.See]

6. Yes, a great show, and a GREAT American

Unlike Trump and his reprobates. Colbert didn't mention him and I, in turn, won't bother to read or hear about what Trump had to say about him.

Truth is, I actually see very little of theSF because can't stand the sight of him. Only snippets in news blips and comedy bits.

Besides, as Maddow herself once said, we don't need to see him or hear him to know who, WHAT he is. His actions say it all.

Just looking forward to the day WE can finally cancel HIM.

[Cha]

7. Have you seen this clip "I fixed it!" by

Weston Riley @ Blue Sky? I found it on a LMPV's thread.

Just the bottom one.. It's Colbert taking care of business.

Link to tweet

[B.See]

8. Hadn't seen it, Cha.

and I don't click on stuff that's on exTwitter. But if it's Colbert I'm sure it's spot on.

[Cha]

9. Oh sorry! I understand. I saw

the "Blue" and got confused. It says right on there.. watch on X

It's Colbert throwing PEDO into the Dumpster saying.. And, that's how you clean the Swamp. .

[B.See]

10. LOL. Priceless, as usual.

Though in defense of swamps, they, at least, are something naturally occurring, like deserts, mountains, and glaciers.

They've vibrant and complex ecosystems.

CESSPOOLS however, like that of Trump & Co., do NOT. They're just full of S***

Let's drain the CESSPOOL.

Thanks, Cha.

[Cha]

11. I agree about Swamps.. they are a

beautiful part of nature. And, as you say, a vibrant and complex ecosystem.

I think the person who started Draining the Swamp didn't understand about Swamps.

Cesspool Works really well. Drain he Csspool of PEDO and all the Make America Grotesque Again cult.

Mahalo, B.Se