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Trump was 'personally involved' in canceling Stephen Colbert, longtime late night reporter claims
Longtime reporter Bill Carter claimed that President Donald Trump was personally involved in getting Stephen Colbert's late-night show canceled by CBS network.
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What happenedLongtime reporter Bill Carter claimed that President Donald Trump was personally involved in getting Stephen Colbert's late-night show canceled by CBS network.
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Left / center-leftStephen Colbert broadcasts friendly video call with late night successor Byron Allen
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Right / center-rightTrump was 'personally involved' in canceling Stephen Colbert, longtime late night reporter claims
Trump was 'personally involved' in canceling Stephen Colbert, longtime late night reporter claims
Longtime reporter Bill Carter claimed that President Donald Trump was personally involved in getting Stephen Colbert's late-night show canceled by CBS network.
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