Stephen Colbert calls Trump authoritarian and rejects partisan label in NYT interview
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 28
Stephen Colbert calls Trump authoritarian and rejects partisan label in NYT interview
7 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28
In a New York Times interview ahead of his show's May 2026 end, Colbert criticized Trump and dismissed claims that late-night hosts are partisan.
Colbert argued that authoritarians dislike comedians for challenging them and insisted his critiques are not rooted in partisanship, but in opposition to narcissism and self-interest.
CBS announced the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' amid speculation about political motives and shifting media trends, with Colbert continuing to publicly criticize both Trump and his own network.
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