Gayle King brushes off Trump’s 'career is over' jab: ‘I’ll continue to do a good job’

WASHINGTON, DC: 'CBS Mornings' co-host Gayle King hit back at President Donald Trump after he claimed that her "career is over" in a Truth Social rant.

The POTUS wrote, "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!!!"

Gayle King says she is sorry Trump 'feels that way'

On Tuesday, August 5, Gayle King responded to Donald Trump’s online post targeting her. Speaking to TMZ, King said, "Well, I’m sorry he feels that way. But I’m just going to, I like my job, continue to do a good job."

She added that she has now joined the list of celebrities publicly criticized by the president. 

"There’s a long list of people. I’m in a group now with Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, Stephen Colbert," King said.

She reiterated, "I’m sorry he feels that way," before getting into the backseat of her waiting car.

King has previously taken jabs at Trump. Back in February, when asked about his appearance at the Super Bowl, she said, "He’s a sitting president and as we see he does what he wants when he wants."

Similarly, during the 2020 election debates, she challenged Trump’s claim that he was "the least racist person in the room," responding, "First I lost my hearing, then I wondered, who else was in the room?"

Trump’s recent comments were posted on Truth Social alongside a link to a New York Post story claiming King’s ratings have "tanked" and that CBS executives are debating whether she should remain on air.

The article also alleged that her continued presence on the network is supported by Paramount co-CEO George Cheeks, as part of a broader diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative.

With King’s contract reportedly expiring in May 2026, unnamed insiders claimed that she and her producer have had significant influence over the show's editorial direction due to Cheeks’ backing.

Donald Trump's feud with CBS amid turmoil

Gayle King’s situation unfolds against the backdrop of mounting turmoil at CBS. In June, the network made headlines after announcing that 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will end in May 2026, marking a major shift in its late-night lineup.

The decision came amid cost-cutting measures, shortly after CBS reportedly paid a $16 million settlement to President Donald Trump. Around the same time, CBS’s parent company, Paramount, was seeking regulatory approval from the Trump administration for its merger with Skydance Media, a request that has since been granted.

President Trump, known for his long-running feuds with media figures like Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers, has frequently accused networks such as CBS of pushing “woke” agendas disguised as news and entertainment.

His latest criticism of King marks a continued escalation in his cultural offensive, as the 2026 election cycle draws nearer — putting yet another high-profile media personality in the crosshairs of his battle against what he calls “fake news.”