David Letterman publicly condemned the firing of Stephen Colbert, labeling the decision as 'gutless' and 'pure cowardice' from CBS's new owner, David Ellison. He rejected the idea that financial issues were the cause of Colbert's cancellation, insisting instead that Colbert was sacrificed to soothe the Trump administration during the Skydance/Paramount merger. Letterman expressed skepticism towards CBS’s claims of financial losses, suggesting they lacked credibility. He further warned that corporate leaders like Ellison seem hesitant to uphold principles of free speech and press freedom, fearing government backlash.
David Letterman criticized the decision to fire Stephen Colbert, calling it 'gutless' and 'pure cowardice,' highlighting the implications for freedom of the press.
Instead of financial issues, Letterman believes Colbert's cancellation was a move to appease the Trump administration and facilitate corporate mergers.
Letterman argued that CBS's claims of financial losses were unconvincing, suggesting this situation had been developing for much longer.
He expressed concern about the influence of corporate entities on free speech, stating the Ellison twins don't want to face conflicts regarding governmental scrutiny.
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