Rosie O'Donnell Criticizes Trump, CBS Over Colbert Show Cancellation

Rosie O'Donnell vehemently criticized President Donald Trump following CBS' announcement that Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' will be canceled in 2026, accusing Trump of forcing the network to give in to blackmail linked to a controversial $16 million settlement between Paramount Global and Trump. O'Donnell claimed Trump is suppressing artistic voices, threatening to arrest artists who disagree with him, and described the president as mentally and physically unwell, including unsubstantiated claims of dementia. She framed the cancellation as part of a broader attack on free speech and media independence amid political pressures, highlighting concerns about the integrity of democratic institutions. Trump dismissed the cancellation positively on social media, mocking Colbert’s talent and ratings, and threatened to strip O'Donnell of her U.S. citizenship, calling her a threat to the country. The dispute underscores ongoing tensions between Trump and liberal media figures, with O'Donnell, who now resides in Ireland, using TikTok to express her opposition to the president and the political climate. CBS maintained that the cancellation was a financial decision unrelated to the merger with Skydance or Trump’s lawsuit, though speculation about political influence persists.