Donald Trump wants Gayle King off the air at CBS. The president, 79, unleashed a scathing message about the “CBS Mornings” co-host, 70, amid reports that the network may be mulling over a decision to part ways with her.

“Gayle King’s career is over. She should have stayed with her belief in TRUMP. She never had the courage to do so. No talent, no ratings, no strength!!!” he wrote in an Aug. 4 Truth Social post.

His fiery declaration was accompanied by a New York Post article purporting that King and producer Shawna Thomas’ “agenda” has led the program into a ratings tailspin since 2024. Oprah Winfrey’s longtime best friend joined the show in 2012. Last year, she extended her lucrative contract into the spring of 2026 for a rumored $13 million to $15 million.

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