Seth Meyers launched right into a bombastic and hilariously sarcastic protection of President Donald Trump whereas airing a supercut of clips that appeared to indicate the president nodding off throughout public occasions.
“If there’s one factor we find out about Trump, it’s that he’s a eager choose of character,” Meyers mockingly started the bit on Thursday’s version of “Late Evening” as footage rolled of Trump’s eyes repeatedly closing.
“He’s at all times paying shut consideration to the habits and qualities of the individuals round him,” Meyers continued. “We’ve all seen him in conferences razor sharp, laser focus, locking eyes with everybody round him, fastidiously scrutinizing each phrase and each gesture, taking the true measure of the lads and the soon-to-be-fired ladies who make up his administration.”
The comic then ramped up the mock protection.
“Certain, to you, it seems to be like he’s asleep,” he stated, “however everybody seems to be like they’re sleeping once you’re SO WOKE!”
Meyers later provided one other tongue-in-cheek clarification for Trump’s obvious shut-eye moments, which the White Home has repeatedly denied.
“The purpose is, that’s what Trump is doing in these conferences,” stated Meyers. “He’s pondering so arduous together with his mind, it’s draining vitality from his eyelids. He’s not sleeping. He’s not sleeping.”