Trump Trolls Colbert Again
President Trump generated another major social media moment Friday night after sharing an AI-created video that humorously mocked former late-night television host Stephen Colbert, continuing his ongoing criticism of what many conservatives see as politically biased entertainment media.
The video, posted on Trump’s Truth Social account, portrayed Colbert during a fictionalized version of the final episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” In the clip, Trump approaches the comedian from behind, removes him from the stage, and tosses him into a dumpster before celebrating with his signature dance moves to the Village People anthem “YMCA,” a song closely tied to Trump rallies and campaign events.
The clip quickly spread online after the official White House X account reposted the video alongside a brief caption reading, “Bye-bye.”
Earlier in the day, Trump had already reacted publicly to the end of Colbert’s late-night run, celebrating the cancellation of the CBS program and arguing that viewers had grown tired of politically charged comedy shows that routinely targeted conservatives.
In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed Colbert’s influence and ratings had steadily declined over the years. The president also suggested that other late-night hosts who built their shows around criticism of Trump and the MAGA movement could soon face similar struggles as audience habits continue changing.
For many conservative Americans, the downfall of traditional late-night television represents something larger than just one canceled program. Critics on the right have argued for years that major entertainment outlets abandoned balanced comedy in favor of partisan political messaging, alienating millions of viewers across Middle America.
After hosting CBS’s flagship late-night show for more than a decade, Colbert signed off Thursday night with a farewell episode featuring celebrity appearances, comedy sketches, and musical performances instead of heavy political commentary.
One of the evening’s most talked-about moments came when Paul McCartney joined Colbert onstage for a rendition of “Hello, Goodbye.” McCartney reflected on The Beatles first performing in America during their historic appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964.
CBS parent company Paramount Global has stated that financial pressures and corporate restructuring were major reasons behind the cancellation of “The Late Show.” However, critics and media analysts continue debating whether broader political and business considerations may also have played a role.
Meanwhile, Trump supporters across social media praised the AI-generated video as another example of the president’s ability to dominate internet culture and connect with supporters through humor, memes, and unconventional messaging that regularly drives viral engagement online.
