Late Night host Seth Meyers used his programme to condemn a controversial Republican campaign advertisement and to probe why former president Donald Trump has recently fixated on men’s bodies.
Meyers described the spot as "despicable," saying it had prompted "widespread bipartisan" outrage. He expressed clear dismay at the reaction the ad provoked this week, joining other commentators in criticising its content.
Beyond the commercial, Meyers addressed what he framed as an odd turn in Trump’s public remarks. Referring to the former president’s ramblings at rallies, Meyers asked, in effect, "Why are you so weird?" as he sought to understand the apparent emphasis on male bodies in recent statements.
Meyers’ comments are part of a long-running role for late-night hosts in commenting on political culture and campaigning. His critique fits into a broader conversation that has surrounded the ad and the wider rhetoric used on the campaign trail this week.
The television host’s reaction underscores how political advertising and the behaviour of high-profile politicians continue to draw scrutiny from entertainers and commentators who often shape public debate around campaigns and controversies.