Watch out for false claim about Stephen Colbert's 'emergency monologue' during 3 a.m. broadcast

A social media rumor suggested the late-night TV host spoke about a threat he received from U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Tune out claim about Stephen Colbert's impromptu 3 a.m. broadcast

In February 2026, posts online claimed that late-night host Stephen Colbert unexpectedly started a livestream at 3 a.m. because he had received a threatening message from a powerful politician. The ...