Stephen Colbert was ‘predictable and losing boatloads of money’: Joe Concha

Published May 22, 2026 12:02pm ET | Updated May 22, 2026 12:02pm ET



Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha criticized The Late Show host Stephen Colbert for being “predictable and losing boatloads of money” as the show aired its finale Thursday.

“There’s this utterly ridiculous narrative being pushed by many legacy media, Democrats themselves, that Donald Trump ordered Stephen Colbert to be taken off the air,” Concha said Friday on Fox & Friends First.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.