Meyers Mocks Trump's Return to Social Media as Desperate Bid for Attention

In a recent episode of "Late Night with Seth Meyers," the host took aim at former President Donald Trump's return to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Meyers characterized Trump's livestream conversation with Elon Musk as "disastrous," arguing that it highlighted the former president's desperation for validation and attention. Meyers noted that Trump's re-entry into the digital spotlight appears to stem from a profound yearning for praise and positive feedback. "He is desperate for the spotlight and for some praise or positive coverage from anyone, anywhere," Meyers remarked, underscoring the former president's need for affirmation in a rapidly changing media landscape. The late-night host further compared Trump's nostalgic return to X to an embarrassing visit to a former haunt, quipping, “That's like going back to your old high school and finding out it's a Big Lots now.” The conversation itself, according to Meyers, was a "tactical disaster" that failed to engage viewers. He described it as "insane," "boring," and the "worst of all worlds." Meyers criticized Musk for framing the discussion as a serious outreach to open-minded independent voters. "You know how independent voters are always looking for good information on the fifth-most-popular feature of a dying app," he joked, suggesting that the platform's relevance has significantly waned. Other late-night hosts also chimed in on the political landscape, with Jimmy Fallon poking fun at Trump's choices in his campaign. Fallon referenced a FiveThirtyEight report that showed Trump's running mate, JD Vance, with a net favorability rating of minus 9.4, humorously suggesting that voters appear to prefer a more proactive choice in their leaders. Stephen Colbert echoed this sentiment, contrasting the desirability of a "coach" over a "couch." As the political scene continues to evolve, discussions on late-night television remain a mirror reflecting the nation’s sentiments. Meyers and his contemporaries are not only providing humor but also contributing to the ongoing dialogue about the state of American politics, celebrity, and the ever-changing dynamics of public opinion.