POTUS Donald Trump has taken aim at CBS anchor Gayle King, reacting to a report suggesting that her future at the network may be uncertain. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared a New York Post article that described King’s position at CBS as “murky,” citing falling ratings for CBS Mornings and growing concerns over political bias at the network.
“Gayle King’s career is over,” Trump wrote in the August 5 post. “She should have stayed with her belief in TRUMP. She never had the courage to do so. No talent, no ratings, no strength!!”
According to the Post report, CBS is facing internal challenges as the new ownership seeks to steer away from what it views as politically divisive content. Sources quoted in the article claimed that King is part of a culture at CBS that resists those changes. King, one of CBS’ most recognizable figures, has not publicly responded to the claims. Variety has reported that CBS representatives were contacted for comment, but have yet to issue a statement.
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Trump’s remarks are the latest in his ongoing criticism of CBS. Earlier this year, he sued CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global, for $10 billion, claiming a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris was deceptively edited. Although legal experts suggested his case lacked strong merit, Paramount reportedly paid Trump a $16 million settlement in May, amid its pending merger with Skydance Media.
Trump also recently celebrated the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In a July 29 post, he claimed he was not solely responsible for the decision, but called Colbert’s departure inevitable due to high production costs and what he described as a “pure lack of talent.” He further predicted that late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon would be next to lose their shows, labeling them “less talented” and “very insecure.”
Trump has used his Truth Social platform in recent months to criticize media figures and networks he perceives as politically opposed to him.
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