Democrats are fuming.
The Democratic Party sparked a wave of reactions online Friday after its official X account posted a farewell tribute to longtime late-night television host Stephen Colbert following the conclusion of his CBS run.
“Thank you, Stephen Colbert,” the account wrote alongside photos featuring Colbert with former President Barack Obama, former President Joe Biden, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and former Vice President Kamala Harris.
The tribute quickly gained attention from conservatives on social media, many of whom argued the post highlighted what they see as a growing connection between Democratic politics and mainstream entertainment media.
Former Trump White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer reacted to the post by suggesting Colbert had frequently supported Democratic viewpoints during his years on television.
Other users questioned why a political party would publicly celebrate a late-night television host, saying the post appeared unusually political for an entertainment figure.
Conservative commentator Matt Whitlock joked online that the tribute would likely reinforce criticism that modern late-night television has become increasingly focused on politics instead of comedy.
Several viral responses also pointed to Colbert’s long-running criticism of President Donald Trump, arguing that many viewers eventually grew tired of politically driven monologues and repetitive anti-Trump commentary.
Supporters of Colbert, however, praised the comedian for using satire and political humor to engage audiences during a highly divided political era.
President Trump also weighed in on the end of Colbert’s CBS run with a post on Truth Social Thursday, criticizing the late-night host and celebrating the conclusion of the program.
The online debate surrounding Colbert’s departure once again underscored the broader cultural divide in America, particularly over the role entertainment media should play in politics.
For many conservative Americans, the Democratic Party’s public tribute served as further evidence that major entertainment figures and political institutions have become increasingly aligned in recent years.
