Bad News for ‘Trump-Adjacent Weirdos’ Delights Seth Meyers

Late-night talk show host Seth Meyers has gained a reputation for his sharp criticism of the Trump administration and its supporters. Recently, Meyers has found a new source of material in the form of “Trump-adjacent weirdos” [3]. These are individuals who have been associated with former President Donald Trump in some way, whether through their work in his administration or their support of his policies.

On Wednesday, a federal judge ruled that Dominion Voting Systems could proceed with its defamation lawsuits against Mike Lindell, Rudy Giuliani, and Sidney Powell [1]. Meyers called them “the three stooges of election fraud” and expressed his delight at the news [1]. He also criticized Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, for continuing to promote baseless claims about the 2020 election despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary [1].

Meyers has taken aim at what he calls “bad Trump-adjacent weirdos,” a group of individuals who have exhibited strange behavior in recent months [4]. He has highlighted the bizarre actions of these individuals and their impact on society [5]. In particular, Meyers has criticized those who have spread misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic and refused to get vaccinated [3].

One example of a “Trump-adjacent weirdo” is Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman from Georgia [3]. Greene has promoted conspiracy theories about QAnon and the 2020 election, and has been criticized for her comments on topics such as school shootings and Jewish space lasers [3]. Meyers has called her “a walking talking point for why we need better mental health care in this country” [3].

Another example is Matt Gaetz, a Republican congressman from Florida who is currently under investigation for alleged sex trafficking [3]. Meyers has criticized Gaetz for his support of Trump and his refusal to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously [3]. He has also mocked Gaetz’s attempts to defend himself on social media, calling him “the world’s worst hype man” [3].

Meyers’ criticism of “Trump-adjacent weirdos” has not been limited to politicians. He has also taken aim at figures such as MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and former Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway [4]. Lindell has been a vocal supporter of Trump and has promoted baseless claims about the 2020 election [1]. Conway, meanwhile, has been criticized for her role in the Trump administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic [4].

In conclusion, Seth Meyers’ delight at the bad news for “Trump-adjacent weirdos” is not surprising given his history of criticizing the Trump administration and its supporters. Meyers has highlighted the bizarre behavior of these individuals and their impact on society, particularly in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. While some may view Meyers’ criticism as partisan, his focus on the actions and statements of these individuals is a reminder of the importance of holding public figures accountable for their words and deeds.