CBS said the cancellation wasn't related to "content or other matters happening at Paramount." Paramount controversially agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by Trump over a "60 Minutes" interview with then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Stephen Colbert picked up some support from his fellow late night comedians to kick off The Late Show ’s first full week since being canceled. The Tonight Show ’s Jimmy Fallon, Late Night ’s Seth Meyers, The Daily Show 's Jon Stewart and Last Week Tonight 's John Oliver all made unannounced cameos on the show.

Schiff reminded viewers of Trump’s attacks on him. “Ever since I led his first impeachment, he’s threatened me with jail, prosecution, called me a traitor, accused me of treason… blah blah blah,” he said. Then Schiff turned directly to the camera with a message for the president.