Seth Meyers on Trump 2.0: Every day is a constant stream of humiliation

The late-night host criticised the Trump administration’s obsessions with testosterone and wet magnets as more important issues are ignored.

Published 17 July 2026 304 words
CULTURE B1
Seth Meyers on Trump 2.0: Every day is a constant stream of humiliation

Seth Meyers, a host on the TV show Late Night, has spoken about Donald Trump and his unusual priorities. Meyers explained that while many Americans are worried about the rising cost of living, Trump seems to be focusing on strange topics.

Meyers showed clips of Trump from his campaign where he promised to fix the economy, lower prices for gas and food. However, Meyers joked that instead of solving these problems, Trump has been focused on things like 'magnetic catapults and sperm counts'.

The host also pointed out that Trump talks about groceries as if he has only just discovered them. Meyers suggested that Trump’s team has become obsessed with strange topics instead of focusing on what is important for the country.

He mentioned that Robert F Kennedy Jr, who works for the health department, talked a lot about the low sperm count in teenagers. Meyers questioned why this was considered important, especially when a study later showed there was no reason to panic. He also brought up Pete Hegseth from the defense department, who wants to check testosterone levels in the military every year.

Meyers found this focus on testosterone odd, especially when there is a war in Iran with no clear end in sight. He then talked about Trump’s strange obsession with aircraft carriers and his strong opinions about wet magnets and electric catapults. Meyers also noted that people in the White House seem to be making money from betting on political events.

In summary, Meyers feels that Americans simply want their lives to be more affordable. Instead, they are faced with daily challenges, scandals, and strange obsessions that distract from the real issues.

Vocabulary

priorities — things that are more important than other things.
rising cost of living — when prices for everyday things like food and housing go up.
focused on — giving all your attention to one particular thing.
obsessed — thinking about something too much, in a way that is not normal.
distract — to stop someone from paying attention to something important.
campaign — the activities a politician does to try to win an election.
scandals — shocking or disgraceful events that harm someone's reputation.
affordable — not too expensive; able to be paid for.

Discussion Questions

  1. What strange topics did Seth Meyers say Donald Trump focused on instead of the economy?
  2. Why did Seth Meyers think the focus on testosterone levels and sperm counts was strange?
  3. What does Seth Meyers think Americans want, and what are they getting instead?

Based on an article from The Guardian.

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