Stephen Colbert Lawsuit 2026, Fake Defamation Claims vs. Real CBS Cancellation—What Actually Happened
An unverified social media post claiming Stephen Colbert “agreed to settle a $20 million defamation lawsuit with President Trump” went viral in February 2026. This is fake news. No such lawsuit or settlement exists according to verified court records. However, there is a real controversy: CBS canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in May…
