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Musicians Union Condemns ‘Colbert’ Cancellation, Says Now “Is A Time For Courage, Not Cowardice”

UNITED STATES, JUL 25 – The musicians' union warns CBS cancellation threatens free speech and calls on other networks to resist political pressure after a $16 million Trump lawsuit settlement.

  • Friday, CBS announced that Stephen Colbert’s late-night show will end next May, citing a financial decision.
  • CBS recently settled a $16 million lawsuit with President Donald Trump, made the cancellation decision weeks before that settlement, and underneath those thinly veiled excuses is fear.
  • In a statement Friday, Robert Suttmann described the cancellation `deeply concerning`, citing loss of jobs for the musicians in the show's band and broader implications on free speech.
  • In solidarity, hosts and protesters spoke out, highlighting widespread opposition to CBS's cancellation of Colbert's show.
  • In response to Trump's warning, Robert Suttmann urged other broadcasters to stand up, highlighting the threat to free speech.
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RedState broke the news in Washington, United States on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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