Trump posts AI video depicting him throwing Colbert in a dumpster and dancing

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social late Friday depicting him throwing former *Late Show* host Stephen Colbert into a dumpster and dancing to the Village People’s *YMCA*. The video, also shared by the White House’s X account with the caption *Bye-bye*, came after Colbert’s final episode aired Thursday night, concluding his 11-year run on CBS. Trump had previously celebrated the show’s cancellation, calling Colbert *no talent, no ratings, no life* and suggesting his exit signaled the downfall of other late-night hosts critical of him. He wrote on Truth Social that Colbert’s departure was the *beginning of the end* for opposing comedians, adding *May they all Rest in Peace!* Colbert’s finale featured no political jokes but included cameos from actors and comedians, ending with a duet of *Hello, Goodbye* with Paul McCartney. The cancellation of *The Late Show* was announced last year by Paramount, CBS’s parent company, with financial reasons cited, though critics linked it to pressure from the Trump administration, which had approved the Paramount-Skydance merger. Trump has repeatedly praised CBS News’ direction under Paramount’s leadership, a company owned by allies Larry and David Ellison. The AI video follows earlier instances where Trump used digitally altered content to mock opponents, including a *Lion King* meme targeting critics.