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In early August 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King on his social media platform, Truth Social. This came shortly after CBS unexpectedly canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a decision that Trump had openly celebrated.
A few weeks after Colbert’s exit was announced, Trump turned his attention to King, suggesting that her time at CBS was also coming to an end. He wrote:
“Gayle King's career is over. She should have stayed with her belief in TRUMP. She never had the courage to do so. No talent, no ratings, no strength!!!”
The statement was posted in response to a New York Post article speculating that King’s position at CBS Mornings might be in jeopardy due to declining ratings. As of now, CBS has not confirmed any changes to King’s role. She continues to co-host the weekday morning show alongside Nate Burleson and Tony Dokoupil. The network has also not issued a public response to Trump’s remarks.
Trump’s post sparked renewed attention on CBS’s recent programming decisions and the future of morning and late-night talk shows. King has not publicly addressed Trump’s comments or the ongoing speculation about her future at CBS.
Gayle King’s CBS role under scrutiny amid Trump’s latest Media attack
Following the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, reports began circulating about possible instability within CBS’s programming lineup. Around the same time, a New York Post article raised questions about Gayle King’s position at CBS Mornings, citing internal concerns about the show’s performance and its perceived political slant.
According to the article, CBS executives were discussing the future of the program, which has experienced a decline in ratings over the past few months. King, who has co-hosted the morning show since 2012, was specifically mentioned in the report as someone whose role may be under scrutiny. The show, hosted by King, Nate Burleson, and Tony Dokoupil, airs weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET.
Shortly after the New York Post report was published, Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social targeting King directly. In the post, Trump claimed her “career is over,” accused her of lacking the courage to support him, and said she had “no talent, no ratings, no strength.”
The post didn't refer to any specific interview or incident between Trump and King, but followed a pattern of Trump criticizing media figures he views as unfriendly. The timing of Trump’s remarks coincided with CBS’s changes to its late-night slate, which some observers have interpreted as part of a broader shake-up.
CBS has not released a statement regarding Trump’s comments or the speculation surrounding Gayle King’s status. No formal announcement has been made about staffing changes at CBS Mornings, and new episodes have continued to air with King in her usual co-hosting role.
The network also has not responded publicly to the New York Post’s report. King herself has not stated the situation or addressed Trump’s remarks on any platform.
This is not the first time King has been mentioned in connection with Trump. She previously interviewed individuals tied to Trump-related controversies but has not conducted a one-on-one interview with Trump himself in recent years.
The last time her name was widely discussed in connection with the former president was during the 2020 election cycle, when she moderated election coverage on CBS. Trump has criticized multiple media personalities in the past and frequently uses his Truth Social platform to respond to stories about himself, often calling out specific journalists or outlets.
The situation comes amid broader uncertainty in the talk show industry. CBS’s decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was unexpected, given its long tenure and high-profile time slot.
The network has not explained the reasoning behind the cancellation, which occurred after a period of relative stability for the show. With that cancellation now official, speculation has increased about whether CBS is looking to reshape its overall talk show lineup.
Gayle King’s long tenure and association with high-profile interviews make her one of the most visible faces on the network, placing any rumors or decisions involving her under a spotlight.
As of now, no CBS executive has confirmed or denied whether discussions about removing King are taking place. No replacements or changes to the hosting team have been announced.
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