ALBAWABA - The Late Show host Stephen Colbert, who was recently fired by CBS due to a "financial decision," took the internet by storm after responding to Trump's reaction on Truth Social.
On Friday, US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social and wrote, bashing Colbert, "I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings."
He added, "I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next. He has even less talent than Colbert! Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show."
Stephen Colbert to Trump's reaction to 'The Late Show' cancelation: Go fu*k yourself
In response, Stephen Colbert appeared on TV, slammed Trump's comments and said, "How dare you, sir?” Colbert responded to Trump. “Would an ‘untalented’ man be able to compose the following satirical witticism?"
The Late Show host added while an "Elequince Cam" panned to him, "Go fu*k yourself." His witty response was met with applause and cheers from the audience.
His response sparked a wide variety of reactions, with many praising Colbert for not stepping down on his political views about Trump.
"LMAOOOO i mean what does he have to lose. i would do this too."
While CBS claims that firing Colbert was "purely a financial decision," speculations from fans flooded social media with claims that the television network pulled the plug on Colbert due to his criticisms towards US President Donald Trump.