On November 15, 2025, President Donald Trump utilized his Truth Social platform to call for the dismissal of Seth Meyers, the host of NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers. This demand followed a series of critical monologues by Meyers. The situation intensified after a federal regulator, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, publicly supported the demand, sparking public discussion regarding government influence on media.
Story Highlights
- President Donald Trump demanded on Truth Social that NBC fire late-night host Seth Meyers.
- The demand followed Meyers’ critical monologues, including references to the Jeffrey Epstein emails.
- FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr publicly endorsed Trump’s demand on social media.
- The incident has led to a debate on media freedom and the role of political figures and regulators in broadcast decisions.
Trump’s Demand and Public Debate
On November 15, 2025, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, stating that NBC should fire Seth Meyers. The demand was a response to Meyers’ airing of monologues that were critical of Trump, including segments referencing the controversial release of Jeffrey Epstein-related emails. In his post, Trump accused Meyers of having “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and described the program as a “ratings disaster.”
This public call has prompted discussion regarding potential implications for media freedom. Critics have noted that such a public demand from a president raises questions about political pressure on media entities.
— Brendan Carr (@BrendanCarrFCC) November 16, 2025
Involvement of an FCC Commissioner
The matter was further amplified when Brendan Carr, a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), reposted Trump’s statement on X. The FCC is a federal agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.
The action by a serving federal regulator has prompted critics to argue that it could establish a precedent where political figures and regulatory bodies may appear to influence broadcast decisions. Those concerned about media independence suggest that such actions could threaten the environment for political satire, a common feature of late-night television.
Historical and Regulatory Context
President Trump has a documented history of public disputes with critical media figures and late-night hosts. His relationship with figures such as Seth Meyers has included public disagreements and previous statements regarding potential regulatory consequences.
This recent demand occurs as scrutiny of political figures remains high, particularly following the release of Epstein-related emails that have renewed public examination of Trump’s past associations. As the political nature of media continues to be a subject of public conversation, the actions of regulatory bodies like the FCC are receiving increased attention. As of this report, NBC and Seth Meyers have not issued a public response to the demand.
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Sources:
- Trump Demands NBC Fire Host Seth Meyers
- President Trump Calls for Seth Meyers’ Firing
- Trump’s Fire Seth Meyers Diktat Shakes NBC
