A demonstration held to express opposition to the cancellation ofStephen ColbertThe main program failed to attract more than 20 attendees.
Organizers assembled outside the CBS Broadcast Center inNew York Cityon Sunday, with less than two dozen individuals seemingly demonstrating.
The group organized the "We're with Colbert" demonstration as they advocated for honesty, following CBSrevealed that the comedian's ten-year tenure on 'The Late Show' would conclude in May next year.
The New York Postaddressed those who had assembled, with a demonstrator stating to the media: 'This constitutes an assault on the First Amendment. We cannot tolerate such actions.
Photos captured during the demonstration depict a limited group assembled outside the structure, waving signs and boards, some of which read "I'm with Colbert." Afootage captured on locationalso indicates the low participation.
CBS stated that the decision to cut Colbert was because of low ratings and a drop in profits, but critics think thethe network collapsed under the strain caused by President Trump.
Paramount, owner of CBS, chose to pay $16 million to resolve a lawsuit concerning misleading editing of a 60 Minutes interview withKamala Harris filed by Trump.
Colbert later referred to the settlement as a "big fat bribe," and two days later, it was revealed that his program would vanish from television.
Paramount was in the process of merging with the media firm Skydance and required the endorsement of Trump's Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Critics have proposed that the anti-MAGA version of Colbert was removed by the network to facilitate that agreement,which received approval from the FCC last week.
The merger paves the way for an $8.4 billion transaction involving some of the leading figures in the entertainment industry, such as CBS, Paramount Pictures, and Nickelodeon.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that the agency's examination of the proposed merger had no relation to the legal action.
Colbert became known as one of Trump's most vocal opponents, moving away from the conventional late-night format in favor of a more clearly political style.
After the announcement that The Late Show was being canceled, Trump used Truth Social to express joy over the development in a festive message.
"I completely enjoyed that Colbert was let go. His talent was even lower than his viewership," he wrote.
Approval of the merger was granted following Skydance and its investment partner, RedBird Capital, pledging their dedication to impartial reporting that showcases a range of perspectives.
Skydance announced it would hire an ombudsman to review claims of editorial bias or other issues related to CBS, aiming to enhance transparency and greater responsibility.
Paramount also discontinued its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to conform to the new administration's stance that these affirmative action policies are prejudicial.
Carr stated that he appreciated 'Skydance's dedication to implement major changes at the formerly renowned CBS broadcast network.
Specifically, Skydance has provided written assurances to guarantee that the new company's content reflects a range of perspectives from throughout the political and ideological spectrum.
Carr also praised what he referred to as a success in "the FCC's attempts to remove harmful types of DEI discrimination."
The FCC approved the deal with a 2-1 vote, as Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez expressed her disagreement.
Colbert received an annual salary ranging from $15 million to $20 million for his struggling program.
'Insiders' quickly informed publications such as Puck and Variety that the top-rated show was canceled because it was a financial burden, losing $40 million annually.
The sudden move simmediately drew criticism from left-leaning celebrities and officials, asserting that the decision was purely politically driven.
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