Late Night Host Skewers Trump's Fox Faux Pas: Meyers Mocks 'Moment of Weakness'

On Thursday, Seth Meyers took aim at what he described as a “pathetic” move by Donald Trump to boost his ego after a lackluster debate performance. The former president, seeking a morale boost following his Tuesday night debate, called into Fox News the next day. Meyers highlighted Trump’s low self-esteem, noting that Trump requested Fox News host Lawrence B. Jones conduct a live poll among diners at a restaurant filled with Trump supporters to gauge their opinion on who won the debate.

The diners' enthusiastic cheers for Trump were meant to provide him with a confidence boost. Meyers ridiculed the situation, likening it to a boss who demands a party from his employees to feel special. “Oh, my God, that’s so pathetic,” Meyers remarked on “Late Night,” criticizing the stunt as a desperate attempt for validation.

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