This was Colbert's initial statement.
" You know who is not one of my guests tonight? That's Texas State Representative James Talarico. He was supposed to be here, but we were told in no uncertain terms by our network's lawyers, who called us directly, that we could not have him on the broadcast. Then I was told, in some uncertain terms, that not only could I not have him on, I could not mention not having him on."
Then after CBS put out their statement he followed with this:
" They know damn well that every word of my script last night was approved by CBS lawyers, who, for the record, approve every script that goes on the air ... CBS told me unilaterally that I had to abide by the equal time rules, something I have never been asked to do for an interview in the 21 years of this job ... I was even pulled backstage during taping for notes' from lawyers on language to use " unprecedented"
Gee, his story changed. Yet JPW buys it hook, line and sinker. And then mocks anyone who approaches Colbert with even a hint of skepticism.
" Nothing you think is valid. Period.
#25 | POSTED BY JPW AT 2026-02-20 02:07 PM | FLAG: "
You've been blowing too many truckers.