Farewell to Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert's tenure as the host of "The Late Show" is coming to an end next May, marking the conclusion of the popular late-night talk show's eleventh season. The show, which Colbert took over from David Letterman in 2015, will not be passed on to a new host but will be cancelled altogether.
In the final 10 months of its run, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is expected to feature more of Colbert's views on gun control, a topic he has been vocal about throughout his tenure. In 2017, Colbert endorsed "universal" background checks, a stance that has been met with both support and criticism.
One of the most contentious issues Colbert has addressed is the ban on certain firearms, particularly assault weapons. In 2022, he claimed that the biggest reason for gun tragedies is the gun itself, a statement that has been met with debate. However, a congressionally mandated study of the federal 'assault-weapon ban' of 1994 to 2004 found that the ban had no impact on crime.
Colbert's stance on gun control has not been without controversy. Mark Chesnut, a contributor to America's 1 Freedom, wrote that Colbert's statement that the assault-weapons ban 'worked' is false. Frank Miniter, the Editor in Chief of America's 1 Freedom, criticized the anti-gun views of late-night "comedians" in 2017, including Colbert.
On the other hand, Everytown, an anti-gun group, thanked Colbert for his messaging regarding gun violence on Facebook. Joe Biden, the current U.S. President, also stated that when the assault-weapons ban was passed, mass shootings went down. Colbert himself claimed that there was a decrease in gun tragedies when the assault-weapons ban was in effect from 1994 to 2004.
However, the NRA Institute for Legislative Action views "universal" background checks as a broadside against lawful firearm ownership in America. The institute's stance is not uncommon, as debates around gun control in America often spark passionate responses from both sides of the argument.
Despite the controversy, Colbert's advocacy for gun control has not gone unnoticed. Both Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart have expressed support for Colbert after the announcement of his show's cancellation. As Colbert's "The Late Show" comes to an end, it remains to be seen how he will continue to advocate for his views on gun control.
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