"But this is me. For 30 years, I did this for a living. So I see this happen. They took care of Colbert. That was rude. That was inexcusable. The man deserved a great deal of credit. He's in the Hall of Fame nine times! And to be manipulated like that because the the Ellison family didn't want to trouble Donald Trump with this move, so they got rid of him not only got rid of him, got rid of the whole franchise!"
"You're not gonna have to worry about anything, [Larry Ellison]. It's all gone! It's fine. Good night. And then my good friend Jimmy Kimmel. I just, I feel bad about this because we all see where this is going, correct? It's managed media and it's no good. It's silly; it's ridiculous; and you can't go around firing somebody because you're fearful or trying to suck u"
ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel after comments about the MAGA movement's portrayal of a suspected shooter, with the decision influenced by pressure from the Trump administration. Most recent information suggested the suspect held liberal views, creating tension over Kimmel's remarks. President Trump celebrated the suspension and urged similar action for other hosts. CBS announced The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, citing financial reasons while critics called it capitulation to political pressure. A veteran late-night figure warned that these moves represent managed media, censorship, and fear-driven firings that jeopardize comedy and free expression.
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