Late-night hosts reacted to Democrats’ rout of Republicans in midterm elections across the country as Donald Trump blamed everyone but himself. Seth Meyers, on Wednesday’s Late Night, celebrated the results, saying, Finally, the polls underestimated Democrats for a change. Say goodbye to the shy Trump voter in Michigan and say hello to the shy woke voter in Texas.
Meyers Notes Blue Waves in Red States Repudiate Trump
Meyers noted surprise blue waves in traditionally red states like Texas, South Carolina and Iowa. He contrasted the election results with Trump’s claims, playing a clip of Fox News host Sean Hannity defending Trump. Meyers quipped, Now that I’m hearing myself say that, I get why you hate him.
He concluded, Voters have fully and unequivocally repudiated Trump and his Maga movement.
Kimmel’s Critique
On Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the host celebrated voters’ rejection of Trump-backed candidates, saying, Whether it was a blue wave or blue-nami or a blue-kake, Donald Trump blew it last night.
Kimmel criticized Trump’s social media posts blaming others, responding, Oh shut up. Just shut up!
He added, You were on the ballot. You’re like dog hair – you’re on everything.
Kimmel also thanked Republicans who voted for Trump but decided they had enough.
Meyers on Hannity
Meyers also addressed Hannity’s defense of Trump, playing a clip where Hannity claimed, I think the hatred for this man is unprecedented.
Meyers sarcastically agreed, questioning why voters hate Trump, listing reasons like he lies, and cheats and steals
and he threatens to jail you, or deport you.
For the full transcript of Seth Meyers’ segment, see The Guardian.
