David Letterman Defends Seth Meyers Against Trump's Attacks: 'I've Never Been More Proud of Seth Meyers'
In a recent episode of The Barbara Gaines Show, David Letterman came to the defense of Seth Meyers, the host of Late Night, who has faced criticism and even calls for his firing from President Donald Trump. Letterman praised Meyers' bold stance against the president, saying, 'I've never been more proud of Seth Meyers.'
The controversy began when Meyers addressed Trump in a Late Night segment, stating, 'If anyone dares to say anything less than glowing, Trump loses his s**t.' This comment apparently struck a nerve with the president, who took to Truth Social to express his outrage. Trump claimed that Meyers was suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' and that his show was a 'Ratings DISASTER.' He also criticized Meyers' talent, suggesting that NBC should fire him immediately.
Letterman found Trump's reaction amusing and supportive of Meyers. He said, 'And I thought, this is just delightful. How do you think that’s going to go?' Letterman's defense of Meyers is not surprising, given their history. He continued, 'That’s our old show, as a matter of fact. Yeah, we used to do that show, and he does a magical job.'
Letterman also made a subtle reference to Trump's response to a reporter's question about the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi, suggesting that things happen and that Meyers should remember that. He called Trump 'our dictator' and 'a wonder of idiocy,' stating that his behavior is '18 times the worst behavior one has witnessed ever anywhere.'
This episode highlights the ongoing tension between late-night hosts and the current administration, and it's clear that Letterman stands firmly with Meyers in this debate.
