'Edward R. Murrow Rolls Over In His Grave': Dem Lawmaker Accuses Trump Of Cancelling Colbert

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During a speech on the House floor on Wednesday, Rep. George Latimer (D-NY) spoke about the cancellation of Late Night With Stephen Colbert, which is believed to be a result of Paramount's push to merge with Skydance Media.

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00:01The news is louder than a toddler with a kazoo at a Metallica concert.

00:06So while the headlines scream, the internet screams even louder with a monologue known as,

00:11Meanwhile.

00:13Meanwhile, Paramount settles a lawsuit with President Trump over a dispute

00:18that could have been easily dismissed, defended as freedom of the press.

00:23Or not.

00:25Meanwhile, Paramount's CBS is seeking a multi-million dollar merger with Skydance Media

00:30that requires the approval of the very same Trump administration.

00:34Coincidence?

00:35Surely not.

00:37Meanwhile, the Trump administration calls for media fairness,

00:41the kind perhaps shown by Fox, OAN, and Newsmax.

00:46Maybe.

00:47Meanwhile, Stephen Colbert, host of the show Late Night, number one amongst hosts in his slot,

00:53and the Trump Critic, has his show canceled by CBS.

00:56A financial decision, it is said.

00:59No, yeah.

01:00Meanwhile, CBS great news leader Edward R. Murrow rolls over in his grave.

01:06I yield back.

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