In his Tuesday night monologue on Late Night, host Seth Meyers delivered a sharp critique of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's recent comments regarding a pardon from Donald Trump, while also taking aim at House Speaker Mike Johnson over a pressing government funding vote.
Giuliani's Pardon Claim Met with Skepticism
Seth Meyers focused his comedic lens on Rudy Giuliani after the former mayor expressed that he was "surprised" to receive a pardon from Donald Trump and remarked that "no one can say President Trump can’t keep a secret." Meyers, however, was quick to challenge this assertion.
"But they do still have a way of getting out," Meyers quipped. The host juxtaposed this remark with a photograph of Donald Trump and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Meyers alluded to a cryptic birthday card that Trump allegedly sent to Epstein, which reportedly referenced a "wonderful secret." The former president has publicly denied writing the message contained in the card.
Flight Chaos Complicates Government Reopening
Earlier in the same monologue, Meyers turned his attention to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). The Speaker had urgently called on members of the House of Representatives to return to Capitol Hill "right now" to vote on a measure to reopen the federal government.
Meyers offered a satirical reason for any potential delays in the lawmakers' return. "And I’m sure they would if only the flights weren’t grounded," he joked. This comment was a direct nod to the significant flight disruptions and cancellations that have wreaked havoc on travel across the United States over the past week, complicating logistics for everyone, including members of Congress.
A Pattern of Political Commentary
This segment continues Seth Meyers' established pattern of using his late-night platform to dissect and satirize current political events. By blending factual reporting with comedic timing, he highlights the perceived absurdities in statements made by public figures. The combination of the Giuliani pardon story with the logistical challenges facing Congress provided a rich tapestry for the host's critical commentary on Tuesday night.
