Seth Meyers Slams Trump’s Bizarre Priorities in Late Night Rant 2026

Seth Meyers took aim at Donald Trump’s bizarre priorities and obsessions as many Americans continue to struggle with rising costs. On Late Night, the host said that despite the failing US economy, the president is instead “laser-focused” on “important stuff” such as “magnetic catapults and sperm counts.”

Meyers replayed footage of Trump during his 2024 campaign where he promised to end inflation and lower the cost of gas and groceries, all of which he has failed at. Instead, Meyers joked that he has been bringing germs back “very strongly” with the outbreak of the much-publicised explosive diarrhea virus.

Seth Meyers Calls Out Trump’s Grocery Obsession

Meyers pointed out that the way that Trump brings up groceries suggests that “he just found out about groceries” and after he got into office, “his collection of internet-poisoned weirdos got obsessed with weird shit” rather than the important issues. He reminded viewers of how the health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, lectured anyone and everyone about the low sperm count of teenagers.

“Is there an erotic fiction section in AARP magazine?” he asked, before also asking: “Are you a gym teacher subbing in for health class?” He said it was all revealed to be “nonsense” as a study showed that there was no cause for panic.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Testosterone Focus

Meyers moved on to the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, who “doesn’t have much else going on” so has decided to focus on testosterone levels in the military which he now wants checked annually. “What about the war in Iran?” he asked. “Is testosterone gonna fix the war in Iran?” He called it all “insane” as the war has “no end in sight.”

Trump’s Magnet Catapult Rant

Meyers then turned to Trump and his “very sane, very normal” obsession with aircraft carriers. Footage from a press conference this week saw the president rage about wet magnets and the use of electric catapults rather than steam ones, “a long-running obsession for Trump.” “I’ve never seen someone get this worked up about a fucking magnet,” Meyers said. He also doubted whether getting magnets wet would lead to any sort of problem.

Key Takeaways from Seth Meyers’ Rant

• Seth Meyers highlights Trump’s failure to address economic struggles.
• Trump’s team is obsessed with sperm counts and testosterone instead of policy.
• The president’s magnet catapult fixation shows misplaced priorities.
• Americans face rising costs while leaders focus on bizarre topics.

FAQ

Seth Meyers continues to deliver sharp political satire, cutting through the noise of Trump’s second term. As the economy falters and global conflicts rage, his comedic breakdown serves as a reminder of the absurdity in Washington.

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