Seth Meyers addressed Donald Trump’s repeated claims of a stolen 2020 election during his “Late Night” broadcast on November 6, 2023, asserting he has come to terms with the outcome. Meyers characterized Trump’s continued insistence on a “blowout” victory as impacting those closest to him.
The comedian’s commentary arrives as Trump continues to propagate false narratives about the 2020 presidential election, even while actively campaigning for a 2024 run. These ongoing claims have fueled distrust in democratic processes and contributed to political polarization. Meyers’ acceptance of the election results, framed as a personal realization, underscores the broader societal need to move past unsubstantiated allegations and focus on the future of American democracy.
“It’s real, and this is something I accept,” Meyers stated, referencing his evolving outlook on the election’s outcome. He suggested that Trump’s relentless focus on the past is now affecting his inner circle, implying a growing awareness within the former president’s team of the futility of continuing to dispute the results.
Meyers illustrated his point with a visual aid – an image from NBC news depicting Trump speaking at a rally. The segment highlighted the dissonance between Trump’s public pronouncements and the documented facts of the election.
