Donald Trump reignited the confrontation with late-night television hosts by publicly celebrating the departure of comedian Stephen Colbert from 'The Late Show', a program he hosted for more than a decade on the CBS network.

The president reacted on his Truth Social network a few hours after the final broadcast of the program and launched a harsh criticism against the host.

"Colbert finally left CBS. It's amazing he lasted this long!" the president wrote. Then he added: "No talent, no audience, no life. I was like a living dead."

The statements once again placed the tension between Trump and media figures who for years used political satire to question his administration at the center of the debate.

The end of “The Late Show” reignites controversy

CBS and Paramount had previously announced the cancellation of the show, citing financial reasons and the complex landscape currently facing late-night television in the United States.

“This is a purely financial decision,” the company explained in a statement cited by US media. The company also assured that the determination “is unrelated to the content of the program or other matters occurring at Paramount.”

However, national media have pointed out that the measure occurs in the midst of the government review of the merger between Paramount and Skydance, in addition to previous tensions between Trump and the CBS network.

For years, Colbert made Trump one of the main targets of his political monologues, especially during the presidential campaign and his return to the White House.

The president had even previously requested the dismissal of the host and other late night presenters for their constant criticism.

Colbert closed the program with an emotional tone

'The Late Show' premiered in 1993 with David Letterman as the original host. Colbert took over as host in 2015 and quickly positioned the show as one of the most influential political satire programs on American television.

In his last monologue, the comedian avoided directly confronting Trump and chose to say goodbye with thanks to his audience and the production team.

"We have been fortunate to be here for the last 11 years. We cannot take this for granted," Colbert said during the final broadcast.

The closing of the program featured the participation of figures such as Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Ryan Reynolds and Paul McCartney.

McCartney was the last guest of the night and accompanied Colbert performing “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles, in a farewell that closed one of the most recognized stages of American late-night television.