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- U.S. President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on social media showing comedian Stephen Colbert being thrown into a trash bin.
- Colbert bid farewell to CBS’s “The Late Show” after 11 years, with suspicions of political pressure behind the show’s closure.
- With the end of “The Late Show” franchise, late-night TV in the U.S. appears to be shifting towards social media platforms.
May 23, Kathmandu – U.S. President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on social media depicting a comedian being thrown into a trash bin, sparking new controversy online.
The video features prominent American comedian Stephen Colbert and highlights the long-running feud between him and Trump. Colbert regularly mocked Trump, his policies, and the MAGA movement on his show, while Trump frequently targeted Colbert via social media.
On Friday, Colbert said goodbye to CBS’s “The Late Show” after about 11 years. The AI-generated video was shared by Trump shortly after the show ended.
In the video, Trump is shown grabbing Comedian Colbert, tossing him into a trash bin, followed by performing his famous dance moves. The classic song “YMCA” plays in the background.
Suspicions of Political Pressure
CBS clarified that the decision to cancel “The Late Show” was purely financial. However, critics accuse possible political pressure from the White House behind the closure.
Colbert himself has not directly blamed Trump for the show’s end, but many comedians and his supporters have suggested otherwise.
One day before the show’s finale, the famous rock star Bruce Springsteen told Colbert, “You are the first person in America to lose your job because the president couldn’t take a joke.”
Colbert’s departure marks the end of a long era for “The Late Show” franchise, which began in 1993 with David Letterman.
This shift is viewed as indicative of the evolving nature of late-night TV in America, as audiences increasingly prefer social media and online clips over traditional television.
