‘Next To Go': Donald Trump Hits Out At Kimmel, Fallon After Colbert's Show Gets Cancelled
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"Gloves Off': Stephen Colbert's Message To Trump After Show's Cancellation
United States: Stephen Colbert had an unflinching message for US President Donald Trump in his first broadcast since his "Late Show" was cancelled amid a political firestorm -- "the gloves are off." Colbert, who addressed the cancellation of his show by a broadcaster that has been widely accused of seeking to curry favor with Trump for business reasons, came out swinging -- telling Trump to "go f**k yourself." "The Late Show," a storied US TV franchise dating back to 1993 when it was hosted by David Letterman, will go off the air in May 2026 following a surprise announcement by broadcaster CBS last week. The channel is part of Paramount, which is in the throes of an $8 billion takeover that requires approval by the Trump-controlled Federal Communications Commission. It pulled the plug three days after Colbert skewered CBS for settling a lawsuit with Trump. He accused it of paying what he termed a "a big fat bribe" of $16 million to the president for what he called "deceptive" editing of an interview with his 2024 election opponent, former vice president Kamala Harris. Trump reveled in the firing of one of his most prolific detractors, posting on his Truth Social platform that "I absolutely love that Colbert was fired." Colbert joked Monday that it had always been his dream, starting out as an improv comic in Chicago in the 1980s, to have a sitting president celebrate the end of his career. He also disputed the logic of CBS, which insisted the cancellation was "purely a financial decision." He said that in an anonymous leak over the weekend, CBS had appeared to suggest his show lost $40 million last year. Colbert joked that he could account for losing $24 million annually -- but wasn't to blame for the other $16 million, a reference to CBS News's settlement with Trump. Monday's cold open was an unsparing riff on Trump demanding that the Washington Commanders change its name back to its former name, which was widely considered a slur against Native Americans. The segment suggested Trump sought to rename the franchise the "Washington Epsteins", in reference to pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, whom it has been widely reported was close to Trump. Colbert returned to this topic after addressing his show's cancellation, proclaiming that they had killed his show but not him, and doing a deep dive on reporting about just how close Trump and Epstein were. It was a formula that would have been familiar to fans of the show: the deadly serious leavened with humor and quick wit. Outside the taping at Midtown Manhattan's Ed Sullivan Theater, protesters held placards that said "Colbert Stays! Trump Must Go!" Audience member Elizabeth Kott, a 48-year-old high school teacher, called Colbert's firing "terrible." "It's really awful that it's come to that in this country, where companies feel the need to obey in advance. It's really awful," she told AFP. 'A plague on CBS' Colbert's lead guest Monday, acclaimed actress Sandra Oh, did not hold back, proclaiming a "plague on CBS and Paramount" -- the network on which Colbert's channel is broadcast and its media giant proprietor. Colbert's lip trembled as Oh paid tribute to his work, speaking truth to power while staying funny. His other guest, actor Dave Franco, said he had loved Colbert's work in everything from "The Daily Show" to "The Colbert Report" and then "The Late Show." It was on "The Daily Show," under the supervision of comic "anchor" Jon Stewart, that Colbert perfected his alter-ego -- a blowhard conservative reporter whose studied ignorance parodied actual right-wing broadcasters night after night. He moved up to a show of his own on the same network, Comedy Central, which was then part of Viacom and today is part of Paramount. Before long, he took one of the most coveted chairs in US television -- host of the CBS late-night slot. Colbert dropped his arrogant conservative persona and cultivated a reputation as one of the most trusted yet funniest figures on US television. Through the coronavirus pandemic, he became a reassuring presence for millions, broadcasting from a spare room in his house and narrating the challenges he faced alongside his wife, Evelyn. He also became an arch-critic of Trump, skewering the president for everything from his policies to his fondness for Hannibal Lecter. Skipping a promised question and answer session following the taping of Monday's show, Colbert told his studio audience that "I was nervous coming out here." "I will miss you."
NDTV
4 hours ago
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Jeffrey Epstein Spotted In Trump's 1993 Wedding Pics. White House Replies
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein attended US President Donald Trump and Marla Maples's wedding ceremony in 1993 at the Plaza Hotel in New York, new photos and video footage show. The photos, reviewed by CNN, have Epstein in the background among guests, including media personality Howard Stern, his then-wife Alison Stern, reporter Robin Leach, and model Cecilia Nord. Until now, Epstein's presence at the high-profile event had not been widely known. NEW via CNN / @KFILE: Newly uncovered archived video footage and photos reveal fresh details about Donald Trump's past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Photos from 1993 confirm for the first time that Epstein attended Trump's 1993 wedding to Marla Maples. In addition,… — MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) July 22, 2025 Photographer Dafydd Jones, assigned to cover the wedding, captured one of the few images of Epstein at the event. "I must have recognised him going in," Jones told CNN, adding the image was from a contact sheet, as the negatives were lost. "I wish now I took more of him with Trump," he said. Newly released video footage from a 1999 Victoria's Secret fashion show also has Trump and Epstein laughing and talking ahead of the event. According to CNN, the pair appeared together in at least one other archived video from the 1990s. They were also photographed at a 1997 Victoria's Secret Angels party. BREAKING! Holy crap! CNN just released exclusive new video of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein hanging out at the 1999 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, as well as images of Epstein at Trump's second wedding. No wonder why Trump is trying to deflect with Obama claims — Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) July 22, 2025 Epstein managed billionaire Leslie Wexner's finances between 1987 and 2007. Wexner, the founder of Victoria's Secret's parent company, has said he was unaware of Epstein's crimes during their time together. "You've got to be kidding me," Trump said when CNN called asking about the wedding photos. Trump then reportedly hung up and called CNN "fake news." White House Communications Director Steven Cheung called the footage and photos "nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media." Trump and Epstein's relationship reportedly dates back to the 1980s and included several appearances at social events in Palm Beach and New York. Ex-model Stacey Williams, a former girlfriend of Epstein, said earlier, " They were best friends," referring to Epstein and Trump. "They were very close, and they were up to no good." In 2000, images from a Palm Beach Post event show Trump with Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Prince Andrew at Mar-a-Lago. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. The Wall Street Journal recently reported on a birthday card allegedly sent by Trump for Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003. The card reportedly featured a sketch of a naked woman and a typed note that read, "Happy Birthday, and may every day be another wonderful secret." Trump has denied writing the note or making the card and has sued WSJ for $10 million for publishing the story.
Mint
4 hours ago
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Donald Trump threatens Jimmy Kimmel, Fallon: 5 viral videos where the late-night hosts trolled the US President
US President Donald Trump has criticised late-night TV hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon on Truth Social. His comments come after CBS' cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Trump has claimed Kimmel would be the next to lose his show, then Fallon. 'Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes and, shortly thereafter, Fallon will be gone,' Trump wrote on social media. The US president has called them 'untalented' and blamed them for ruining 'great television'. Colbert's show will run through the end of the current season. It is scheduled to air its final episode in May 2026. Yes, both Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon regularly make fun of Donald Trump on their late-night shows. Kimmel uses sharp jokes and satire. He talks about Trump's speeches, tweets, interviews and even his family. Trump is one of Kimmel's top targets. Fallon also jokes about Trump, but his style is softer. He mainly does funny impressions and songs. During the US elections, Fallon made him a regular part of his show. Check these 5 videos when Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon mocked Donald Trump separately in their shows. On April 30, 2025, Kimmel mocked Trump by sharing a poll calling him a 'dangerous dictator'. He reviewed Trump's first 100 days: 'It falls between F and U.' Kimmel sarcastically listed Trump administration accomplishments, such as border wall construction, creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve, dropping paper straw bans, and eliminating the penny. Jimmy Kimmel trolled Trump's speech and joked about the US president's big claims, like making English the national language and giving tax cuts to the rich. Kimmel mocked Trump's low approval ratings and economic troubles. He added humour by making fun of Trump's odd ideas, like an executive order for transgender mice. In a recurring satirical segment, Kimmel speculated that Trump was 'more than he seems'. He humorously analysed Trump-related conspiracy theories and oddities. Kimmel humorously referenced a medieval church with an ugly sculpture resembling Trump. He also talked about a painting from 1770 showing a figure looking like Trump with tiny hands. Jimmy Fallon did a funny fake 'interview' with a Trump lookalike. He joked about Trump's fight with Elon Musk. The sketch showed how Trump quickly went from praising Musk to insulting him, like a bad breakup. Fallon also trolled Trump's Tesla use, 'Apparently, Trump is considering getting rid of the Tesla that he bought a few months ago…although that's the same feeling every Tesla owner has.' Jimmy Fallon poked fun at Donald Trump's anger over a portrait at Colorado's Capitol. Trump called it 'truly the worst'. 'He looks like he headbutted a beehive,' Fallon joked at the portrait. 'Like he's hiding two eggs in his cheeks.' The show also included a funny song about Trump's hectic schedule. 'Education: Don't need that. Just give kids a new iPad,' said one of the lines.
