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Trump Slams Seth Meyers as "Least Talented" Late-Night Host

11/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Seth Meyers, the late-night host, calling him "the least talented person" and saying Meyers’ anti-Trump commentary is "probably illegal."
The remarks followed Meyers mocking Trump's comments about steam catapults during a recent segment.
Trump has previously targeted late-night hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert.
Meyers said it is nice to be on Trump's radar and noted the president's jealousy of treatment abroad.

History

Historical Context

The late-night television landscape shifted dramatically in 2010 when NBC faced backlash over its handling of The Tonight Show, transitioning from Conan O'Brien back to Jay Leno. This conflict, rooted in Leno's earlier tenure and O'Brien's promise of succession, sparked public outcry and a "Team Coco" movement, highlighting the growing influence of political satire in media, especially during the 2016 election cycle.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Seth Meyers, the late-night host, calling him "the least talented person" and saying Meyers’ anti-Trump commentary is "probably illegal."
The remarks followed Meyers mocking Trump's comments about steam catapults during a recent segment.
Trump has previously targeted late-night hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert.
Meyers said it is nice to be on Trump's radar and noted the president's jealousy of treatment abroad.

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