NYC ‘We’re With Colbert’ Rally Attracts Tens Of Individuals, Even Cops Go Dwelling

[ad_1] A protest aimed toward defending comic Stephen Colbert — who is about to lose his gig internet hosting “The Late Present” on CBS in Might of 2026 — drew a crowd of tens on Sunday afternoon.

In accordance with a report revealed by The New York Put up, nearly 20 individuals confirmed as much as voice their assist for the soon-to-be ousted host — and even those that did present up didn’t keep lengthy. The New York Metropolis cops — who have been on the scene simply in case the protest bought out of hand — took off as nicely when it turned obvious that nothing was taking place.

The occasion organizer instructed The New York Put up that his identify was Matt and his nickname was “Slim” (however he wouldn't give the outlet every other identification). He defined that he’d tried to deliver a gaggle collectively exterior the CBS Broadcast Middle — on the West Facet of Manhattan — to say “We’re with Colbert.”

“Our nation will not be excellent, by no means has been,” he mentioned. “However we’ve all the time had the First Modification, and now Mango Mussolini is making an attempt to take that from us.”

One other protester, who refused to provide her identify, instructed the outlet, “This can be a First Modification assault. We are able to’t stand for that.”

CBS has acknowledged the Colbert’s exit — in Might of 2026 — was “purely a monetary determination” and up to date reviews have indicated that Colbert’s present might have taken a lack of $40 million within the final yr.

Others have steered that politics — particularly the one-sided tone of Colbert’s present — had brought about him to lose recognition.

Longtime “Tonight Present” host Jay Leno addressed the altering tone in late evening comedy throughout a current interview with Ronald Reagan Presidential Basis CEO David Trulio.

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Late-night TV was once about laughs — not lectures.@jayleno tells us why he by no means shared his political beliefs on The Tonight Present, and why he thinks at the moment’s hosts are shedding half of America by doing so. pic.twitter.com/dEvhjICdyC

— Ronald Reagan Presidential Basis & Institute (@RonaldReagan) July 22, 2025

“I don’t perceive why you'll alienate one specific group, you understand, or simply don’t do it in any respect. I’m not saying it's a must to throw your assist or no matter, however simply do what’s humorous,” Leno mentioned, later including, “It was enjoyable to me after I bought hate letters, ‘Pricey Mr. Leno, you and your Republican buddies’ and, ‘Nicely, Mr. Leno, I hope you and your Democratic buddies are completely happy’ — over the identical joke.”