Former US President Donald Trump has caused a stir by sharing a peculiar AI video depicting him discarding a disliked TV host into a trash bin. The video, posted on social media, shows a digitally created version of Trump tossing the TV personality, Stephen Colbert, and then dancing to the tune of the Village People’s “YMCA.”

The post, shared by both Trump and the official White House account with the caption “bye-bye,” coincided with the final episode of Colbert’s long-running show, ‘The Late Show,’ which was canceled by CBS due to economic reasons after 11 seasons.

In response to the finale, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to criticize Colbert, labeling him a “total jerk” with no talent or ratings. Despite Trump’s disparaging remarks, Colbert had been a leading figure in late-night TV ratings, leading many to question the impact of the former president’s criticism on the show’s cancellation.

Trump’s ongoing feud with late-night hosts, fueled by their comedic jabs at him, led him to express joy over Colbert’s show ending and hint at Jimmy Kimmel being the next target. In a controversial move, ABC temporarily suspended Kimmel following comments about a conservative activist, reportedly under pressure from Trump’s administration and affiliate networks.

The rivalry between Colbert and Kimmel, both known for their criticism of Trump, escalated over the years, culminating in joint appearances on each other’s shows to provoke the former president. Despite the animosity, Colbert’s show was recognized for its strong political stance, which some believe contributed to its cancellation as a result of political pressures.

Experts suggest that the cancellation of Colbert’s show may be remembered as a politically motivated decision influenced by the Trump administration, highlighting a clash between media freedom and political authority.