Seth Meyers Responds to Trump's Firing Demands and Grammar Critiques
Seth Meyers humorously responded to Donald Trump's calls for his firing and critiques of his show, also offering grammar advice on Trump's statement, while FCC Chair Brendan Carr amplified Trump's initial demands.
Overview
- Donald Trump publicly criticized NBC host Seth Meyers, labeling him "talentless" and his show a "ratings disaster," explicitly calling for his immediate firing from the network.
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr amplified Trump's message by reposting the demand for Seth Meyers' termination on social media, bringing further attention to the former President's remarks.
- Seth Meyers humorously responded to Trump's calls for his firing, joking about finding common ground with Marjorie Taylor Greene regarding Trump's public criticism.
- Meyers also critiqued Trump's statement, offering advice on grammar and passive voice usage, while expressing confusion over the specific cause of Trump's latest anger.
- The late-night host's response included a humorous comparison of his new nickname to Marjorie Taylor Greene's, highlighting their shared situation amidst Trump's public demands.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally by focusing on reporting Seth Meyers' comedic response to Donald Trump's comments. They describe his segment factually, using language appropriate for a late-night host's performance, without injecting editorial opinions or taking a side in the exchange. The coverage prioritizes presenting Meyers' exact words and tone.
"Meyers concluded, referring to the spat between Trump and Greene, which reached a fever pitch over the weekend: “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I finally have something in common with Marjorie Taylor Greene."
Deadline"Trump seems to have had enough with Meyers, as he had with late night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel."
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FAQ
Donald Trump labeled Seth Meyers as "talentless" and called his show a "ratings disaster," but did not specify any particular incident or cause for his anger beyond these general criticisms.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr amplified Trump's demand by reposting the call for Seth Meyers' termination on social media, which brought additional attention to the former President's remarks.
Seth Meyers joked about finding common ground with Marjorie Taylor Greene due to Trump's public criticism, and he offered grammar advice on Trump's statement, critiquing the use of passive voice and expressing confusion about the specific reason for Trump's anger.
Late-night show ratings have declined 70% to 80% since 2015. Seth Meyers' show currently ranks as the 27th most popular on NBC and 154th overall on TV, with about 823,000 viewers.
Seth Meyers' show has a strong digital presence with around 5 million YouTube subscribers, but its traditional TV viewership is lower, reflecting a broader trend of declining late-night ratings on broadcast television.
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