Trump attacks Stephen Colbert after the Kennedy Center gala: harsh accusations, ironic replies, and a new war with the press

Donald Trump launched vehement attacks against host Stephen Colbert after CBS aired the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, which Trump hosted. In his posts on the Truth Social platform, Trump called Colbert "a pathetic disaster, without talent" and urged CBS to cancel his show "NOW".

Trump also criticized the low ratings of late-night shows, suggesting that television networks should lose their broadcasting licenses due to the negative coverage of the president. Colbert responded to Trump's criticisms on his show, mocking his role at the Kennedy Center and highlighting Trump's confusions regarding television hosts. Colbert provoked laughter from the audience, clarifying that Trump had confused the names of the hosts. This exchange highlights the ongoing tensions between Trump and the media, especially with political satire shows.