VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2025-07-22
“CBS’s billionaire owners pay Trump $16 million to settle a bogus lawsuit while trying to sell the network to Skydance. Stephen Colbert, an extraordinary talent and the most popular late night host, slams the deal. Days later, he’s fired. Do I think this is a coincidence? NO.”
Bernie Sanders · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-22
Senator Bernie Sanders questioned the circumstances surrounding Stephen Colbert's show being canceled.
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