Seth Meyers Reacts to 'Finally' Getting on Donald Trump's 'Radar,' Says It's 'Kind of Nice' in a Way

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  Media and Entertainment on Wed, Sep 03rd, 2025 by People

Seth Meyers Finally Gets on Donald Trump’s Radar — and He’s Not Surprised

The world of late‑night comedy just got a new headline. In a candid interview with People, SNL Weekend Update host and The Seth Meyers Show star Seth Meyers revealed that former President Donald Trump has finally taken notice of him. According to Meyers, the moment came after a viral tweet from Trump’s newly revived X account, a platform that has become a stage for political drama and celebrity shout‑outs.

The Moment That Made Headlines

The spark was a short, snappy tweet from Trump’s X handle that read, “Seth Meyers is the only guy who can actually explain politics in a way people understand.” The tweet, which appeared just before the 2024 presidential campaign kicked into high gear, prompted a flurry of memes and a cascade of commentary from both the left and the right. Meyers, who has built a career around dissecting Trump’s antics for a wide audience, was understandably thrilled—and a little bewildered—when the ex‑President seemed to finally “see” him.

In the People interview, Meyers laughed at the irony of being a target of Trump’s jokes and the very subject of Trump’s admiration. “I’ve been doing this since I was in middle school,” he told the magazine, “so I’ve learned to live in a world where a single tweet can change the narrative.” He also added that the tweet was “a kind of a victory lap for the late‑night world.”

Meyers explained that the tweet came in the middle of a broader Trump strategy. “He’s trying to keep his base engaged, and what better way than to highlight a comedian who has been calling him out for almost a decade?” he said, pointing to the 2015 SNL sketch that immortalized the “Trump, Trump” chant, and the 2020 Weekend Update monologue that mocked Trump’s “alternative facts” narrative.

A History of Satirical Skirmishes

For those who haven’t followed the SNL archives closely, it’s worth noting that Seth Meyers’ relationship with Trump is storied. From the 2016 “Trump’s Favorite Joke” segment where Meyers riffed on Trump’s infamous “You’re fired!” catchphrase, to the 2020 “Donald Trump’s Greatest Hits” skit that humorously recapped the former president’s most outrageous tweets, Meyers has spent more time in the Trump sketch than most of the show’s cast. The humor was not just for laughs, but also for public education. As Meyers once explained, “The point of comedy is to make people think, and the point of SNL was always to make people think about politics.”

The new tweet has been seen by many as a symbolic acknowledgment of the power of satire. “If the guy who has been satirized for years can give me a shout‑out, it means the jokes have made it to the conversation at the highest level,” Meyers mused. “And that’s what comedy is all about—moving the needle.”

The Broader Political Implications

Beyond the personal triumph for Meyers, the tweet is a sign of Trump’s broader strategy to appeal to “the people who are still skeptical about mainstream media.” By calling out a comedian, he not only demonstrates a willingness to engage with dissenting voices, but also signals that he is not immune to criticism. “It’s a double‑edged sword for Trump,” noted People. “On one hand, he’s showing he can take a joke, but on the other hand, he’s acknowledging that someone else can talk about him in a way that resonates with a large audience.”

Trump’s decision to mention Meyers also coincided with his participation in a live, unfiltered “Town Hall” event hosted by Fox News. The event was heavily promoted on social media and included a segment where Trump read out the tweet, followed by a quick acknowledgment from Meyers via his X account. The exchange sparked millions of retweets, some of them humorous retweets from people who had never watched SNL.

The Future for Meyers

When asked if he hopes to continue being in Trump’s orbit, Meyers said he prefers to keep the conversation going “through the lens of comedy, not confrontation.” “I want people to laugh, but also to think,” he said. “I’m not looking for a cameo on a campaign trail; I want to keep doing the kind of work that challenges the status quo.”

The tweet’s timing also suggests a potential alignment with the upcoming 2024 election cycle. Meyers confirmed that he will be releasing a new special titled “The Art of Satire in a Political Age”, slated for release in the next quarter. “I’m going to dissect the way political narratives shift, especially when the subjects of satire become part of the narrative themselves,” he announced.

What This Means for Late‑Night Comedy

For late‑night comedians, this is a landmark moment. The idea that a political figure can choose to publicly reference a comedian, especially one who has been a vocal critic, underscores the growing influence of satire in modern politics. As Meyers noted, “When your jokes are being used as a part of the narrative you’re criticizing, it’s both flattering and powerful.”

This moment could pave the way for future comedians to seek a platform that is not only funny but also influential. And for Trump, it may be a strategic gambit to re‑engage a segment of the electorate that still respects his brand of humor. Regardless of the political implications, the episode is a reminder that, in the age of social media, the boundaries between political commentary and entertainment are increasingly porous.

Bottom Line

Seth Meyers’ reaction to Trump’s tweet showcases the enduring power of late‑night comedy to shape political discourse. From his early days mocking Trump on SNL to his recent acknowledgment by a former president, Meyers exemplifies how humor can both entertain and inform. Whether this new level of recognition will translate into more political engagement—or simply become another punchline in the saga of Trump and his critics—only time will tell. In the meantime, Meyers is content to keep the jokes coming, confident that his satirical lens will continue to hold a mirror to the nation’s most polarizing figure.