On Tuesday night, Seth Meyers continued his tradition of humorously addressing President-elect Donald Trump on his late-night talk show. In a segment that featured comedian Amber Ruffin, the duo introduced the concept of "panic naps," a comedic take on how stressful events can induce sudden sleep. This bit unfolded just hours after Trump lambasted the show and its host on his Truth Social platform.
Trump's social media tirade occurred at 1:24 a.m., where he criticized NBC and its parent company, Comcast. Trump's post read, "Comcast should pay a BIG price for this!" He continued to express his disdain for the network and its host by stating:
"How bad is Seth Meyers on NBC, a 'network' run by a truly bad group of people – Remember, they also run MSDNC" – Donald Trump
The segment with Meyers and Ruffin began at 7:40 in their video, where they humorously traded snoozes to emphasize the impact of "panic naps." Meyers had to wake Ruffin up during the skit, highlighting the absurdity of their premise. The discussion was a lighthearted response to the stress associated with Trump's presidency.
Meyers took a moment to reflect on President Joe Biden's visit to the show in February to enjoy some ice cream. Biden's appearance starkly contrasted with Trump's contentious relationship with the show. Meyers fondly recalled this visit during the "A Closer Lick" segment on February 28, 2024, jokingly noting:
"Shame on me for forgetting the first rule of comedy: When the Middle East comes up, put your ice cream down" – Seth Meyers
Despite Trump's criticism, Meyers continued with his comedic approach. Trump labeled "Late Night with Seth Meyers" as a political hit show that targets the Republican Party. He further commented:
"I got stuck watching Marble Mouth Meyers the other night, the first time in months, and every time I watch this moron I feel an obligation to say how dumb and untalented he is, merely a slot filler for the Scum that runs Comcast" – Donald Trump
NBC and Seth Meyers have not yet responded to Entertainment Weekly's request for comment regarding Trump's posts. However, the viewer engagement on the show remains evident, as some viewers echo Trump's sentiments about Meyers' comedic style.
"These guys should be paying a lot of money for the right to give these 'in kind' contributions to the Radical Left Democrat Party" – Donald Trump
