David Letterman has come to the defense of his “good friend” Seth Meyers amidst calls from President Donald Trump to fire the late-night host. Trump recently took to Truth Social to criticize Meyers, accusing him of suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and calling for NBC to immediately terminate his show due to poor ratings and lack of talent.
In a recent episode of “The Barbara Gaines Show,” Letterman, a late-night veteran who hosted both NBC’s “Late Night” and CBS’ “The Late Show,” expressed his pride in Meyers and praised the job he is doing. Letterman even alluded to Trump’s controversial response to a question about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, hinting that Meyers should not be deterred by the president’s attacks.
Letterman went on to criticize Trump’s administration, referring to it as a “wonder of idiocy” and labeling the president as a dictator who is here to stay. He condemned Trump’s behavior as the worst he has ever witnessed and emphasized the magnitude of the president’s actions.
Meyers appears to be the latest target of Trump’s late-night criticism, following previous attacks on Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert. Kimmel faced suspension in September after remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk, while Colbert’s show is set to end in May 2026, with CBS citing financial reasons rather than political pressure.
Despite the backlash from Trump, Meyers continues to deliver his satirical monologues on “Late Night With Seth Meyers.” Letterman’s words of support and encouragement serve as a reminder of the camaraderie among late-night hosts and the importance of standing up against unjust criticism.
To see more of Letterman’s defense of Meyers, watch the clip from “The Barbara Gaines Show” below.
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