The Writers Guild of America has requested an investigation into Paramount following the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The concern arises from Paramount's recent $16 million settlement with Trump over a lawsuit deemed baseless by the unions. They argue that this settlement may indicate political motivations behind the show's cancellation. The unions emphasize that canceling a program under political pressure is detrimental to democracy. They call upon New York's attorney general to hold accountable those responsible for the cancellation and to inquire about the circumstances leading to the decision.
The Writers Guild of America has significant concerns that The Late Show's cancelation is a bribe, sacrificing free speech to curry favor with the Trump administration.
Cancelations are part of the business, but a corporation terminating a show in bad faith due to explicit or implicit political pressure is dangerous and unacceptable in a democratic society.
The unions pointed to Paramount's $16m settlement with Trump as a potential wrongdoing related to The Late Show's cancellation.
Given the context of relentless attacks on a free press by President Trump, the unions called on New York state attorney general Letitia James to investigate Paramount.
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