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Trump Demands NBC Fire Seth Meyers, FCC Chair Amplifies Call

Brendan Carr’s repost drew criticism, renewing questions about regulatory pressure on broadcasters.

Overview

  • In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump labeled Seth Meyers a "ratings disaster" and urged NBC to fire the Late Night host "IMMEDIATELY."
  • FCC Chair Brendan Carr reposted Trump’s message on X without comment shortly after it was published, echoing his recent public posture toward late-night programming.
  • The repost prompted objections from across the political spectrum, with critics warning that government officials should not influence network employment or content decisions.
  • NBC and Meyers did not immediately comment, and there has been no FCC enforcement move or corporate personnel action announced.
  • Meyers’ recent monologues included jabs over newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails and other Trump-related issues, sharpening a broader debate over free speech and the FCC’s limited authority over broadcast content.