Late Night host Seth Meyers delivered a scathing and humorous critique of former President Donald Trump's unconventional approach to the White House's annual turkey pardon ceremony during his Tuesday monologue.
Trump's Unusual Pardon Claims
During the Rose Garden event, Trump made several eyebrow-raising statements that caught Meyers' attention. The former president claimed that Joe Biden's previous turkey pardons were "totally invalid," extending similar skepticism to other pardons except his controversial pardon of his son Hunter Biden.
Meyers couldn't resist imagining the turkeys' perspective on the situation. "I think those turkeys were standing there being like, 'Just f***ing kill us. Put us out of our misery,'" the comedian quipped during his show.
Hunter Reference and Missing Turkey
The Late Night host also found humor in Trump's mention of his son's name during the animal-focused event. "Also, don't say the word 'Hunter' near some turkeys, you're going to freak them out!" Meyers joked. "They don't follow politics, they don't know what you're talking about, they're going to think this whole thing is a trap."
Another peculiar detail Meyers highlighted was the absence of one turkey from the ceremony. Only one bird was present at the event, prompting the host to remark: "Couldn't keep track of two f***ing turkeys?"
Bizarre Dietary Claims
Trump took the unusual tradition to new heights with strange comments about the turkeys' diets. The former president stated that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had certified them as "the first-ever MAHA turkeys," referencing Kennedy's health movement.
"They've been fattened on a steady diet of grass, beef, to allow the smoothies and all the other things they have been eating for this occasion," Trump explained about the birds' unusual diet. Meyers responded by suggesting it sounded like Trump still planned to eat the turkeys he was supposedly pardoning.
The comedian's full Tuesday monologue on Late Night with Seth Meyers provided additional commentary on this and other current events, showcasing his signature blend of political satire and observational humor.
