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However, speculation and political finger-pointing emerged quickly. Some commentators and politicians alleged that political motives played a role. Notably, figures like Jimmy Kimmel and even members of the Writers Guild called for investigations, suggesting that the show's cancellation might be linked to a desire to silence Colbert’s criticism of certain political figures, notably Donald Trump. These claims, however, were challenged by the facts of the show's financial losses and consistent content targeting Trump.