Bad News for ‘Trump-Adjacent Weirdos’ Delights Seth Meyers
Late-night talk show host Seth Meyers is known for his sharp wit and biting commentary on current events. Recently, Meyers has found a new source of material in the form of “Trump-adjacent weirdos.” These are individuals who are connected to former President Donald Trump in some way, whether through their work in his administration or their support of his policies.
Meyers enjoyed seeing Mike Lindell receive word on camera that a defamation suit against him over his claims of election fraud would proceed [1][3][5]. Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, has been a vocal supporter of Trump and has promoted baseless conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. Meyers has also taken aim at other Trump allies, such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell, who have made similar claims.
One of the reasons why Meyers finds these “Trump-adjacent weirdos” so amusing is that they often make outlandish statements that are easily debunked. For example, Lindell claimed to have evidence that China had hacked voting machines in the United States, but he was unable to provide any proof [1]. Giuliani and Powell made similar claims about election fraud, but their lawsuits were dismissed due to a lack of evidence [1].
Meyers also enjoys mocking these individuals because they are often hypocritical. For example, Lindell has been a vocal critic of cancel culture, but he recently called for a boycott of Fox News after the network refused to air an ad for his company [1]. Giuliani has also been accused of hypocrisy for his role in promoting baseless conspiracy theories about the 2020 election while simultaneously criticizing Democrats for doing the same thing [1].
Despite the entertainment value that these “Trump-adjacent weirdos” provide, Meyers is also concerned about the impact that their baseless claims can have on democracy. By promoting conspiracy theories about election fraud, they are undermining the legitimacy of the electoral process and sowing distrust among the American people [1][2].
In conclusion, Seth Meyers has found a new source of material in the form of “Trump-adjacent weirdos” who promote baseless conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. While Meyers enjoys mocking these individuals for their outlandish statements and hypocrisy, he is also concerned about the impact that their claims can have on democracy. It remains to be seen whether these “Trump-adjacent weirdos” will continue to be a source of entertainment for late-night talk show hosts or whether they will fade into obscurity.
