President Donald Trump kicked off the holiday season early on Wednesday with a fiery attack on Stephen Colbert and late-night TV shows. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump called Colbert a “pathetic trainwreck” with no talent, criticizing his ratings and suggesting that CBS should “put him to sleep.” This outburst came as CBS aired a rerun of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” and just hours after the network broadcasted “The Kennedy Center Honors,” which Trump had hosted.
This latest incident adds to a pattern of Trump’s grumblings against late-night hosts. Previously, he called for NBC to fire Seth Meyers after the host made jokes about the president. In his recent posts, Trump took aim at late-night hosts in general, criticizing their salaries, talent, and ratings.
Despite the controversy, Trump ended his rant with a festive “MERRY CHRISTMAS!!” as he concluded his holiday posting spree. This ongoing feud highlights the tension between the former president and the entertainment industry, particularly late-night TV.
