Late-night television host Seth Meyers has once again turned his sharp wit towards former President Donald Trump, this time targeting his unusual preoccupation with the Kennedy Center Honors. In a recent episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, the comedian dissected Trump's repeated mentions of the prestigious event, despite never having attended it during his presidency.
The Kennedy Center Fixation
Meyers highlighted Trump's bizarre habit of bringing up the Kennedy Center Honors in unrelated contexts, suggesting it reveals a deeper insecurity. "It's like he's trying to convince himself—and us—that he was part of this elite cultural circle," Meyers quipped.
A History of Snubs
The segment delved into how Trump's relationship with the Kennedy Center has been fraught from the beginning. In 2017, multiple honorees threatened to boycott the event if Trump attended, leading the White House to announce he wouldn't be present—a decision Meyers described as "the cultural equivalent of not being invited to the cool kids' table."
Meyers' Signature Style
True to form, Meyers delivered his critique with a mix of research and rapid-fire jokes. He contrasted Trump's approach with that of other presidents, noting how most treated the event with respect rather than using it as a prop in their political narratives.
The segment concluded with Meyers suggesting Trump create his own awards ceremony. "Call it the Trump Center Honors," he joked. "The categories could include: Best Golf Score While President and Most Tweets Deleted by Staff."
