On May 22, 2026, former President Donald Trump posted a video on his social media platform Truth Social that appeared to show late-night host Stephen Colbert being thrown into a dumpster. The video, which was manipulated using artificial intelligence or editing techniques, was widely shared among Trump's supporters.
The clip, which Trump captioned with a laughing emoji, references Colbert's frequent criticism of Trump on his CBS show 'The Late Show.' As of May 23, 2026, CBS and Colbert's representatives have not publicly commented on the video.
This incident is part of a long-running feud between Trump and Colbert, which has included personal insults and legal threats. Trump has previously used Truth Social to attack media figures and political opponents with similar content.
Fact-checkers have noted that the video is not authentic and was created for comedic or derogatory effect. No actual physical altercation occurred between Trump and Colbert.
