- President Trump celebrated the conclusion of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on social media, labeling Colbert a "total jerk" with "no talent, no ratings, no life," and comparing him to a "dead person."
- Trump expressed relief that Colbert was "finally gone," reiterating previous criticisms from July last year when CBS initially announced the show's cancellation.
- CBS clarified that the show's cancellation, after 11 seasons, was a "purely financial decision" unrelated to its performance or content, amidst a challenging late-night television landscape.
- Stephen Colbert had previously criticized a $16 million settlement between Paramount Global, CBS's parent company, and Trump regarding edits to a "60 Minutes" interview, humorously calling it a "big fat bribe."
- The final episode of "The Late Show" featured a surprise appearance by music legend Sir Paul McCartney, who performed "Hello, Goodbye," alongside other celebrity guests including Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, and fellow late-night hosts.
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