United States: Trump shares AI video mocking Colbert
PUBLISHED May 23, 2026, 10:01 AM ET
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Washington, United States — Former President Donald Trump on Friday shared an AI-generated video on his Truth Social account depicting former late-night television host Stephen Colbert being lifted and dumped into a trash bin during a simulated final taping of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In the clip, an animated Trump walks onto the stage, picks up an animated Colbert, and places him in a dumpster before the video cuts to the Trump character dancing to the song "Y.M.C.A." by the Village People. The official White House account on the social media platform X reposted the same AI-generated video with the caption "Bye-bye," amplifying its reach across multiple platforms. New York, United States — The video circulated widely online following CBS’s Thursday night broadcast of Colbert’s actual final episode of The Late Show, which marked the end of his 11-year tenure as host. The farewell program featured various celebrity cameos and musical performances, including a joint performance with Paul McCartney, and followed Paramount’s earlier statement that the show’s cancellation was driven by financial considerations. The AI clip’s release has drawn attention from social media users and public figures, who have highlighted it as an example of how artificial intelligence is increasingly used in political messaging and broader public discourse.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2015 Stephen Colbert begins hosting Late Show
- 2024 Paramount cites financial reasons for cancellation
- Thursday Final Late Show episode airs on CBS
- Thursday Colbert finale features celebrity musical performances
- Friday Trump posts AI clip on Truth Social
- Friday White House account reposts video on X
- Following days Video circulates widely across social platforms
- Afterward Commentators debate AI in political messaging
News Intelligence
- This incident shows how AI is increasingly used in political messaging. It's a reminder to be critical of what you see online, especially when it involves public figures. Check the source and context before sharing such content.
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