After a segment in which television host Seth Meyers joked about Donald Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the US President demanded through his Truth Social platform the comedian’s dismissal.
Mexico City, November 16 (However).- The President Donald Trump intensified his crusade against late-night comedy shows by publicly demanding that the network NBC to “immediately” fire the driver Seth Meyerswhom he accused of suffering from “incurable Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS) and having no talent.
“NBC’s Seth Meyers suffers from an incurable case of Trump Disorder Syndrome (TTS). He looked furious last night, probably because his show is a total ratings failure. On top of everything else, Meyers has no talent, and NBC should fire him now!” were the words issued by the American president.
The announcement, made through his Truth Social platform, came in the wake of a recent segment on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” where the 51-year-old comedian lashed out at Trump, calling him “the most unpopular President in the history” of the United States and noting growing discontent even among his MAGA support base, exacerbated by the Jeffrey Epstein email scandal.
Donald J. Trump Truth Social Post 06:57 PM EST 11/15/25
NBC’s Seth Meyers is suffering from an incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). He was viewed last night in an uncontrollable rage, likely due to the fact that his “show” is a Ratings DISASTER. Aside from…
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) November 16, 2025
This is not the first time Trump has directly targeted Meyers. In January 2025, following rumors about the host’s contract being renewed through 2028, the president called him “one of the least talented late night hosts” and threatened that NBC parent Comcast would “pay a big price” for airing critical content.
In September, Trump celebrated the temporary suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in ABC – another rival in the late-night slot – and predicted that Meyers would be “next” to fall, calling him “a total loser” along with Jimmy Fallon.
Meyers, known for his satirical segment “A Closer Look,” has dedicated multiple episodes to dissecting Trump’s policies and scandals, generating millions of views on social media, although his ratings on linear television have been described as “disastrous” by the President himself.
Trump’s demand became more relevant when Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), republished the message on his X account (formerly Twitter), fueling concerns about possible regulatory pressures against television networks.
Meyers, for his part, has not responded publicly, although in previous episodes he has been ironic about Trump’s threats, such as when he replied: “You can say I’m incompetent or crazy, but I’m not the one who talks non-stop about catapults on aircraft carriers!”
This episode is part of a broader escalation of tensions between the Trump administration and the media. In recent months, the president has called networks like NBC and ABC “political arms of the Democratic Party” and “illegal,” alleging that they influence judges and change laws.