U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the termination of NBC late‑night host Seth Meyers, accusing the comedian of suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” after Meyers criticized the president on his show. In the latest episode of *Late Night with Seth Meyers*, the host labeled Trump “the most unpopular president of all time,” citing a poll that showed the president’s approval rating at 33 %—a 10 % drop since March. Meyers attributed the decline in support to Trump’s defense of H‑1B visas for foreign workers and his reluctance to release the Epstein files.
Trump responded on his Truth Social platform, saying Meyers was “in an uncontrollable rage” and had “no talent.” The president also claimed that Meyers’s show was a “Ratings DISASTER” and urged NBC to fire him immediately. This is not the first time Trump has attacked late‑night hosts who mock him. In June, he celebrated the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show and suggested that Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon should be next.
More recently, Kimmel’s program was suspended in September after the FCC chief warned that ABC could lose its license over the comedian’s comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The suspension sparked a backlash from Democrats, who accused Trump of attempting to stifle free speech. The broadcaster later reinstated the show, prompting Trump to vow that he would “test ABC out on this.”
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the White House and late‑night comedians, who have become increasingly vocal in their criticism of the president. The controversy surrounding Trump’s attacks on late‑night hosts raises concerns about the limits of free speech and the role of government in regulating media content. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and what implications it may have for the future of political satire and commentary in the United States. With the 2024 presidential election approaching, such controversies are likely to persist, underscoring the complex and often contentious relationship between the White House and the media.
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