For years, Stephen Colbert was one of the most recognizable faces in late-night television. Night after night, he used his platform to criticize Donald Trump, Republicans, and the broader conservative movement. To supporters, Colbert was speaking truth to power. To critics, he transformed what was once comedy into a nightly political lecture.
Now, following the cancellation of CBS’s “The Late Show,” many conservatives believe the end of Colbert’s run is symbolic of a larger shift taking place across the media landscape.
Fresh reports circulating from entertainment insiders suggest the longtime host is struggling to adjust to life after the show that defined much of the last decade of his career.
