Late-night comedy has long been a thorn in Donald Trump's side, but his latest feud with Seth Meyers takes the cake—and it's sparking a debate that goes beyond just laughs. Is mocking the former president crossing a line, or is it a comedian's duty to hold power accountable?
Trump, no stranger to clashing with late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, recently took aim at Meyers after the comedian poked fun at his comments about steam catapults during a speech to U.S. troops in Japan. Meyers, known for his sharp wit, didn't hold back, even launching a segment called 'Seth Translates Trump to English' to break down the former president's remarks. But here's where it gets controversial: Trump fired back on Truth Social, his go-to platform since his Twitter ban, calling Meyers 'the least talented person to 'perform' live in the history of television' and suggesting that being '100% ANTI TRUMP' might even be 'PROBABLY ILLEGAL!!!'
And this is the part most people miss: Trump's critique isn't just about hurt feelings—it's a recurring theme in his battles with late-night TV. He's previously celebrated Colbert's show being canceled by CBS and threatened ABC over Kimmel's comments about right-wing figure Charlie Kirk. This raises a bigger question: Are comedians overstepping when they target political figures, or is Trump simply thin-skinned?
Meyers' jokes about Trump's fascination with steam catapults—complete with a hilarious clip of Trump dancing like an aircraft marshaller—weren't just for laughs. They highlighted a real policy debate: the Navy's shift from steam to electromagnetic launching systems, which Trump has criticized as costly. Meyers explained the issue in layman's terms, but Trump dismissed it as 'endless' rambling from a 'deranged lunatic.'
This isn't the first time Trump has gone after Meyers. In an August Truth Social post, he fumed over NBC renewing Meyers' contract, calling him 'one of the least talented Late Night television hosts out there' with 'no Ratings, Talent, or Intelligence.' But is Trump's outrage genuine, or is he simply trying to silence critics?
The feud underscores a broader tension between politics and comedy. While late-night hosts have long been a check on power, Trump's reactions suggest he sees their jokes as personal attacks rather than fair game. Is he right to feel targeted, or are comedians simply doing their job?
What do you think? Is Trump's criticism of Meyers justified, or is he overreacting? And where should we draw the line between political satire and personal attacks? Let us know in the comments—this debate is far from over.
