US President Donald Trump has publicly accused NBC late-night host Seth Meyers of suffering from an incurable case of ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ (TDS) following a recent episode of Meyers’ show where he criticized the president. Meyers, a leftist comedian, called Trump ‘the most unpopular president of all time,’ citing a poll showing his approval rating at 33%. Meyers also highlighted frustrations among some Republican supporters with Trump over his recent comments on H1-B visas and his reluctance to release the Epstein files. Trump, known for his frequent criticism of media outlets, has targeted late-night hosts who have mocked him, previously celebrating the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show and suggesting other hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon should be next.
According to the president, Meyers was ‘in an uncontrollable rage, likely due to the fact that his ‘show’ is a Ratings DISASTER.’ He wrote on his Truth Social platform, insisting that NBC should fire Meyers ‘IMMEDIATELY!’ This accusation comes amid a history of Trump’s attacks on late-night hosts who have criticized him, including his public satisfaction with the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show in June and his push for other hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon to be next.
The situation has sparked a political debate, with some Democrats accusing Trump of attempting to silence critics through government power, drawing comparisons to authoritarian regimes. Representative Yassamin Ansari remarked, ‘Silencing critics through government power is the playbook of authoritarian regimes.’ Meanwhile, the broader media landscape continues to be a focal point of Trump’s rhetoric, with his attacks on late-night hosts reflecting the tensions between political figures and the media.