Mon Nov 17 11:00:00 UTC 2025: Trump Calls for Seth Meyers’ Firing, FCC Commissioner Amplifies Criticism
Washington, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump has publicly called for NBC to fire late-night host Seth Meyers, escalating his ongoing feud with the comedian. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump accused Meyers of suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS)” and labeled his show a “Ratings DISASTER,” citing a perceived “uncontrollable rage” displayed by Meyers.
The post, made on November 15th, also attacked Meyers’ talent and urged NBC to “fire him, IMMEDIATELY!”
Adding fuel to the fire, Brendan Carr, chairperson of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), reposted Trump’s tirade on X. This action has drawn criticism, with some arguing that it represents an inappropriate intervention by a government official into media content.
Critics, including Lisa Macpherson of Public Knowledge, claim that Carr’s repost is a distortion of the FCC’s authorities. Former congressman and free speech advocate Justin Amash echoed these concerns, stating the government shouldn’t pressure companies regarding political commentary. The FCC’s powers to regulate content is limited by the First Amendment.
The FCC, which regulates radio, TV, wire, satellite and cable, also oversees major corporate media mergers, including the highly scrutinized purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.
The development comes after a pattern of Trump publicly criticizing late-night hosts, including Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel. CBS, owned by Paramount Global, which Trump called for Colbert’s firing, said the reason for Colbert’s show ending was purely financial.
NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers is a property of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast, one of the corporations expected to bid on Warner Bros. Discovery, a sale that will likely face scrutiny from the Trump Administration.
NPR has reached out to NBCUniversal and the FCC for comment.
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