(Facebook page Issa)Other pages also shared the claim, which was often accompanied by a link to an unreliable blog in the comments. We found there was no information supporting the claim that Colbert had unexpectedly started a livestream after receiving a threatening message from Trump. "Watch out for Claim Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and Simon Cowell Launched 'Truth News' Channel." "Stephen Colbert on Cancellation of the Late Show: 'So Surprising and so Shocking.'" "Did Stephen Colbert Launch Sanctuary for Abandoned and Abused Dogs?"

Source: The Guardian February 24, 2026 13:45 UTC