Here’s a shocking truth: while millions of Americans are struggling due to a government shutdown, President Donald Trump is more focused on attacking late-night comedians than addressing the crisis. But here's where it gets controversial... Is it fair for a sitting president to spend time lashing out at TV personalities instead of solving pressing national issues? Seth Meyers, the host of Late Night with Seth Meyers, recently found himself in Trump’s crosshairs after the president took to Truth Social to label Meyers as 'deranged' and 'the least talented person to perform live in the history of television.' Trump’s tirade came in response to Meyers mocking the president’s recent Asia trip, where Trump discussed—at length—the differences between steam-powered and electric-powered catapults on aircraft carriers. And this is the part most people miss... While Trump accused Meyers of being '100% anti-Trump, which is probably illegal,' the comedian fired back during his November 3 Closer Look segment, pointing out the absurdity of the president’s obsession with catapults. 'You’re the one who talks endlessly about catapults on aircraft carriers!' Meyers quipped, highlighting the irony of Trump’s criticism.
This isn’t the first time Trump has targeted Meyers. In August, the president slammed the comedian’s talent and personality after NBC renewed his contract. But here’s the real question... Should a president be spending time attacking entertainers, or should he be focused on issues like the government shutdown, which has left SNAP benefits lapsed for the first time in 60 years? As of November 1, over 42 million Americans across 22 million households were left without crucial food assistance due to the shutdown—a crisis Meyers argues Trump is failing to address. Instead, Trump seems more concerned with renovating his bathroom and building ballrooms, as Meyers pointedly noted.
The broader context here is the growing tension between late-night TV hosts and political figures. In September, Jimmy Kimmel faced backlash after Sinclair and Nexstar Media Group stopped airing his show on local ABC affiliates. Kimmel had criticized 'the MAGA gang' for their response to the murder of Charlie Kirk, sparking accusations of misinformation. ABC briefly suspended Kimmel’s show under pressure from the FCC, but it returned shortly after. Meyers, along with fellow hosts like Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, defended Kimmel and criticized Trump’s involvement in the controversy.
Meyers admitted that responding to Trump’s attacks might only invite more criticism, joking, 'He’s not gonna watch two shows in a row.' Yet, he emphasized the need to shift the focus from personal attacks to real issues. 'Working families are struggling while you renovate your bathroom and build your ballroom,' Meyers concluded, calling out Trump’s priorities.
Now, here’s where we want to hear from you... Is Trump’s focus on attacking comedians a distraction from his responsibilities as president? Or is this just another example of free speech in action? Let us know in the comments—this is a debate worth having.
