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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Justin Baragona

Stephen Colbert does literal spit-take while trolling CBS corporate bosses over potential ‘bribe’ of Trump

CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert roasted his network’s corporate bosses on Tuesday night over concerns that they could be breaking anti-bribery laws by looking to settle a meritless lawsuit with Donald Trump to get his administration’s approval for a merger.

The Late Show star even did an actual spit-take after pointing out that Paramount is looking to pay the president what he called a $50 million “bribe” as the company looks to complete a multi-billion-dollar deal with Skydance Media.

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