Colbert Kimmel unite in rare crossover to criticize Trump amid show cancellations

Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel staged a special crossover event on their shows to criticize President Donald Trump, who has targeted both comedians and their programs. Colbert's "Late Show" is set to end in May 2026 following a cancellation announcement tied to a corporate merger, while Kimmel was briefly suspended after controversial comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a move widely seen as influenced by Trump and government pressure. Both hosts condemned Trump for allegedly celebrating the suspension and job losses resulting from these actions, with Kimmel calling this behavior the opposite of what a leader should embody. The crossover highlighted their shared frustration with attempts to silence their criticism and the broader implications for free speech and media independence. Despite these challenges, Kimmel and Colbert used humor and solidarity to push back against what they see as politically motivated censorship and personal attacks from the president.