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Jon Stewart suggests Colbert's cancelation is tied to Trump settlement

Erica Star Domena and Rachel Cohn
2025-07-22T20:48:03Z
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Jon Stewart is questioning whether CBS's decision to cancel Stephen Colbert's late-night show was purely financial. He points to Paramount's recent $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump as a sign the company may be trying to smooth a deal and stay in Trump's good graces.

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