“I think the answer is in the fear and pre-compliance that is gripping all of America’s institutions at this very moment, institutions that have chosen not to fight the vengeful and vindictive actions of our pubic-hair doodling commander in chief. This is not the moment to give in.”

Jon Stewart · said 2025-07-21 · reported 2025-07-22

Jon Stewart attributed the cancellation of Colbert's show to fear and pre-compliance across institutions.