Trump Applauds Colbert's Departure, Criticizes Late-Night Hosts

President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction over Stephen Colbert's departure from CBS's "The Late Show," which concluded its 11-year run on Thursday. Shortly after the final episode aired, Trump posted on social media: "Colbert is finally finished at CBS. Amazing that he lasted so long! No talent, no ratings, no life. 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's final episode featured a performance by Paul McCartney and appearances by celebrities such as Ryan Reynolds and Bryan Cranston. CBS had previously announced the show's cancellation, citing financial challenges in the late-night television landscape.

On Friday morning, Trump extended his criticism to other late-night hosts, stating: "Stephen Colbert's firing from CBS was the 'Beginning of the End' for untalented, nasty, highly overpaid, not funny, and very poorly rated Late Night Television Hosts. Others, of even less talent, to soon follow. May they all Rest in Peace!"

Colbert's departure marks the end of an era for "The Late Show," which has been a platform for political satire and celebrity interviews since 1993. The show's conclusion has sparked discussions about the evolving nature of late-night television and its future direction.