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Trump was ‘personally involved’ in canceling Stephen Colbert, longtime late night reporter claims
Bill Carter cited an AI-generated video on Trump's X account as evidence of his direct involvement in Colbert's show.
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What happenedBill Carter cited an AI-generated video on Trump's X account as evidence of his direct involvement in Colbert's show.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftStephen Colbert Escaped Late Night and Immediately Started Having Fun
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Right / center-rightTrump was ‘personally involved’ in canceling Stephen Colbert, longtime late night reporter claims
Stephen Colbert Escaped Late Night and Immediately Started Having Fun
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In a delightful Easter egg for fans of Stephen Colbert, local television, or the improbable combination of the two, following Colbert’s last-ever Late Show, he popped up the following day a...
