Trump Denies Responsibility for Stephen Colbert Show Cancellation

President Donald Trump has denied any responsibility for CBS's decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, attributing the cancellation to financial losses and a 'lack of talent' on the part of Colbert. Trump claimed the show was losing $50 million annually and predicted that other late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon might be next to face similar fates due to low ratings. CBS described the cancellation as a financial decision unrelated to the show's content or performance, amidst speculation that the move was politically motivated to appease Trump. In response to Trump's comments, Kimmel sarcastically promoted his own show while others in the late-night ecosystem expressed uncertainty about the future amid shifting network priorities. The controversy highlights tensions between entertainment, politics, and network financial challenges in the late-night television landscape.