Overview
- Trump posted on Truth Social that Seth Meyers is a "deranged lunatic" with "NO TALENT" and claimed being "100% ANTI TRUMP" is "PROBABLY ILLEGAL."
- The post came after Meyers’ A Closer Look mocked Trump’s praise for steam over electric catapults and joked about his reception overseas.
- Coverage noted Trump appeared to describe Late Night as if it were performed live, despite the show being taped.
- Sen. Chris Murphy responded that Trump’s claim suggests he believes criticism of him can be illegal, warning of authoritarian implications.
- This fits a pattern of attacks on late‑night hosts, with Trump previously targeting Meyers over a rumored contract extension despite a 2024 renewal through 2028; NBC and Meyers have not commented.