In what many are calling a major win against liberal media bias, CBS just canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert—one of President Trump’s most relentless critics. The move came just hours before comedian Jon Stewart admitted that The Daily Show might be next on the chopping block.
During Thursday’s episode of The Weekly Show, Stewart addressed growing concerns about the future of The Daily Show, which airs on Comedy Central, a network owned by the same parent company as CBS. The concerns stem from the $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger, now pending FCC approval.
“Nobody has told me anything yet,” Stewart said. “But I’ve been kicked out of worse places. We’ll survive. But I really don’t know what’s coming.”
Media Collapse? Colbert Axed After Trump Lawsuit Settlement
Fueling speculation is the timing of Colbert’s cancellation, which comes right after Paramount quietly settled a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over defamatory reporting by CBS.
While the mainstream press is staying quiet, viewers are connecting the dots: a media empire that mocked Trump is now downsizing—right after a high-profile legal payout.
President Trump, never one to back down from a media fight, reportedly celebrated the cancellation of Colbert, a man who built his career on mocking conservatives and America-first policies.
Jon Stewart Next? Even He’s Not Sure
Jon Stewart, who returned to host The Daily Show earlier this year, admitted that his team is in limbo. With the merger nearing approval, many see his show as the next casualty in a long-overdue cleanup of politically biased programming.
“I think we’re the only ones left besides South Park,” Stewart said. “Maybe we add value—but they could just sell the whole place off for parts.”
He went on to say he’s “proud” of his staff, but hinted that ideology could still play a role in who stays and who goes—especially since Trump has praised Skydance CEO David Ellison in the past.
“We’ve all heard the rumors about who’s really taking over and what they believe in,” Stewart said. “But that may or may not matter.”
A Media Reckoning Underway?
For millions of Americans who’ve long believed that networks like CBS and Comedy Central are out of touch with real American values, these latest developments feel like accountability is finally being served.
As President Trump continues to challenge corporate media giants, it’s becoming clear that liberal late-night TV may not survive the Trump-era demand for truth, fairness, and accountability.