Seth Meyers pokes fun at Trump being utterly charmed by Mamdani
In a recent episode of “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” the host humorously dissected President Donald Trump’s unexpected meeting with New York’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani. Meyers pointed out the irony of Trump’s previous disdain for Mamdani during the mayoral campaign, where right-wing pundits warned of impending doom for New York if he were elected. Despite this fearful rhetoric, the dynamic between the two took a surprising turn when they met last Friday. Meyers observed that Trump appeared almost captivated by Mamdani’s charm, showcasing a stark contrast to the animosity that had characterized their interactions leading up to the election.
Meyers cleverly highlighted Trump’s flirty demeanor during the press conference, noting how he defended Mamdani multiple times, which was both unexpected and amusing. “That is the flirtiest I’ve ever heard anyone say, ‘you can call me a fascist,'” Meyers quipped, adding that Trump seemed eager to forge a friendship with the newly elected mayor. The late-night host’s comedic take underscored the absurdity of the situation, emphasizing that while Trump had previously attacked his opponents, he now seemed desperate for camaraderie, even with someone he had once criticized. Meyers wrapped up his commentary by contrasting the fearful narratives of Fox News host Sean Hannity with Trump’s newfound enthusiasm, humorously suggesting that Trump had found a “friend in New York” in Mamdani, who he described as “so rad.”
This unexpected twist in Trump and Mamdani’s relationship not only highlights the unpredictable nature of political interactions but also serves as a reminder of how quickly narratives can shift in the world of politics. With Mamdani’s election marking a significant change in New York’s leadership, the implications of this newfound alliance, however unlikely, could shape future political discourse in the city. As Meyers aptly pointed out, the meeting serves as a comedic reflection of the often absurd and unpredictable nature of political relationships, leaving audiences both entertained and pondering what this means for the future of New York politics.
Seth Meyers
has weighed in on
President Donald Trump
‘s meeting with
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
last week, joking about the U.S. commander-in-chief’s complete capitulation to his charm offensive.
Trump and his supporters made their disdain for Mamdani obvious throughout his mayoral campaign, with right-wing pundits foretelling the fall of New York if he was elected. However, months of this fearful rhetoric was swiftly undercut upon
Trump actually meeting Mamdani last Friday
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Meyers noted that Trump seemed practically smitten by Mamdani, even jumping to his defence several times during a press conference.
“That is the flirtiest I’ve ever heard anyone say, ‘you can call me a fascist,'” quipped Meyers. “I’ve never seen someone so desperate to have another male friend. The nervous smile, the giddy laughter. And look, I’m not judging the man. I’ve been there.”
Elected as New York’s next mayor
earlier this month, Mamdani has long been a vocal critic of Trump. Considering the
president’s history of hitting out at his detractors
, few likely expected them to be amicable, much less that Trump would apparently try to endear himself to Mamdani.
“[Fox News host] Sean Hannity is like, ‘all my friends in New York are scared,'” Meyers said. “And meanwhile Trump is like, ‘I have a friend in New York too, his name is Zohran. He’s so rad!'”
