"So this is just how it's going to be from now on, huh? Late-night hosts make jokes, President Trump and/or FCC chairman Brendan Carr call for late-night hosts to be fired, then late-night hosts make jokes about the calls for their firing. In the words of Me You and Everyone We Know, "back and forth forever." Trump came for Seth Meyers first this week, with Carr retweeting it."
"As Meyers pointed out on Monday's "A Closer Look," the last time Trump threw shade at Late Night was when Meyers talked about the wacky stuff Trump had said about trebuchets. And since Trump posted his latest screed after a Friday-night rerun, Meyers concluded the president was activated by the same dang episode. At least he's consistent. On Wednesday night, Trump tried to get Jimmy Kimmel fired again, because it worked out so well the last time."
""Hi, Mr. President," Kimmel said to the camera. "How are you? Thanks for watching us on TV instead of on YouTube. We appreciate that. And I'll tell you, it's viewers like you who keep us on the air." We may be lowly YouTube viewers here, but we're still doing our part to bring you the best of late night every week - for as long as that's an option."
President Trump and FCC chairman Brendan Carr have repeatedly targeted late-night hosts over jokes, prompting hosts to reply with additional comedy. Seth Meyers noted Trump reacted to a rerun after Meyers' segment about Trump's comments on trebuchets, implying consistent attention. Jimmy Kimmel responded to a Truth Social post by thanking the president for watching on television and joking that such viewers keep the shows on air. Kate Winslet appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and questioned American Thanksgiving pie traditions, eliciting an explanation that pies let flaky relatives contribute without risking the meal. Winslet praised King Charles and participated in humorous banter during the segment.
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