Colbert calls Trump 'authoritarian' but rejects 'partisan' label in exit interview with NY Times

Stephen Colbert criticized President Donald Trump as an 'authoritarian' in a New York Times exit interview, rejecting the label of being 'partisan.' CBS canceled his late-night show in July 2024, with critics alleging the decision aimed to appease Trump for a Paramount-Skydance merger. Colbert emphasized comedians' role in challenging authoritarianism and denied late-night shows being partisan, despite accusations of political targeting.