In a scathing segment on his Wednesday night broadcast, Seth Meyers, the host of NBC's Late Night, delivered a pointed comedic takedown of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. The monologue was prompted by the publication of an explosive two-part interview Wiles gave to Vanity Fair, in which she made startlingly candid remarks about former President Donald Trump and key figures in his orbit.
Bombshell Revelations from the White House
The core of Meyers' comedy routine centred on the specific, unvarnished comments Wiles shared with the magazine. According to the published report, Wiles described Trump as having an alcoholic's personality. She also labelled Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, as having been a conspiracy theorist for a decade. Furthermore, she characterized billionaire Elon Musk as an avowed ketamine user.
Meyers expressed incredulity that Wiles remains employed after making such incendiary statements about the very people she works alongside. It's weird and, in many ways, it's not surprising she said these things, Meyers argued, except that she still has her job. He summarized the situation with characteristic wit: She said the president she currently works for behaves like an alcoholic, the vice president is a conspiracy theorist and the most likely explanation for the ramblings of the richest man on earth is that he's on drugs.
From Susie Wiles to Susie Trump
The comedian also seized on a recent development highlighted in the article: Trump has reportedly bestowed a new nickname on his chief of staff, calling her Susie Trump. Meyers teased the former president, warning he may want to take the name back after reading her candid assessments. It doesn't sound like she works there, Meyers joked, it sounds like she works here! implying that Wiles' critiques were more in line with the show's writers than a loyal staffer.
Meyers then swiftly launched into his signature impression of Donald Trump, playfully searching for his own version of the aide: Susie Meyers! Where is — where is Susie? Where is Susie? Susie Meyers we call her! The segment underscored the surreal nature of a top White House official publicly airing such critical internal views.
The Aftermath and Public Reaction
The Vanity Fair profile, described as a bombshell, has sent ripples through political media circles, providing ample fodder for late-night satirists like Seth Meyers. The monologue effectively highlighted the extraordinary contradiction of a high-ranking aide remaining in her powerful position after levelling such personal and professional criticisms against her boss and colleagues. Meyers' routine serves as a barometer for the public and media reaction, framing the interview not just as political gossip but as a remarkable story of survival within Trump's inner circle.
For viewers who missed the live broadcast, the full Wednesday night monologue is available to watch, featuring Meyers' complete take on this developing political and entertainment story.
