Overview
- Trump posted on Truth Social that Seth Meyers is a “deranged lunatic” and claimed being “100% ANTI TRUMP” is “PROBABLY ILLEGAL.”
- The post followed Meyers’ A Closer Look segment mocking Trump’s Japan remarks about steam versus electric aircraft-carrier catapults and his overseas trip.
- Sen. Chris Murphy warned that the claim shows Trump believes criticism of him is unlawful, calling it a sign of authoritarian tendencies.
- Reporters noted Trump appeared to describe Late Night as a live show, though Meyers’ program is pre-taped, and NBC had not provided comment in early coverage.
- The episode fits Trump’s broader pattern of targeting late-night hosts, including celebrating Stephen Colbert’s ouster and Jimmy Kimmel’s brief suspension, as Meyers’ segment was reposted and widely circulated.