Dominick defended Stephen Colbert against claims of avoiding conservative guests, labeling the statistic from NewsBusters as misleading. He proposed that while conservative guests were invited, many refrained from appearing due to fear of embarrassment. Camerota expressed that the cancellation of Colbert's Late Show is alarming, noting the historical repercussions faced by comedians in authoritarian societies. Reports indicate the show was financially struggling, and its cancellation occurred following a lawsuit settlement involving Trump, leading some to view it as politically motivated.
Dominick insisted that Colbert did invite on conservative guests, but they were too afraid of the late night host embarrassing them, highlighting a fear among potential guests.
Camerota expressed concern over the cancellation of Colbert's Late Show, viewing it as a reflection of an alarming authoritarian trend, which has historical precedents of comedians facing backlash.
Briggs referenced a report by NewsBusters indicating only one conservative guest had appeared since 2022, while over 170 liberals featured, questioning the fairness of representation.
The network claimed the cancellation was a financial decision due to the Late Show reportedly losing millions, coinciding with a lawsuit settlement from Trump.
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