Trump misreads Colbert finale as millions tune in

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Trump claimed Colbert had ‘no ratings’ even as Colbert’s Late Show farewell drew about 6.74 million viewers—the show's strongest in years—well above recent averages; the piece notes Trump amplified the dispute with an AI-generated clip of Colbert being dumped in a dumpster, illustrating how his online strategy leans on imagery over data.
Topics:entertainment#donald-trump#nielsen-ratings#politics#stephen-colbert#the-late-show#truth-social
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