Seth Meyers Slams Trump on Rising Prices & Broken Promises
Late-night host Seth Meyers sharply criticized former President Donald Trump on Thursday, focusing on the widening gap between campaign promises of lower prices and the current economic realities facing American consumers amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. Meyers specifically targeted the Trump administration’s response to rising costs, characterizing it as a deflection of blame.
“I really can’t get over how brazen and shameless the lying is,” Meyers stated during his monologue. He contrasted Trump’s past assertions of lowering prices “on day one” with the current messaging from administration officials, who are now urging the public to accept rising prices linked to the war in Iran and blaming previous administrations. According to Meyers, the administration’s strategy involves shifting responsibility rather than addressing the economic consequences of the conflict.
Meyers highlighted a recent statement by Vice President JD Vance acknowledging increasing gas prices, while simultaneously framing the increase as a “temporary blip” and attributing it to the policies of former President Joe Biden. Meyers responded with skepticism, questioning the continued focus on Biden’s actions. “Are you still talking about Joe Biden? No one even remembers he was president. Including him. He forgot midway through the debate,” Meyers quipped.
The comedian further emphasized the perceived hypocrisy of the Trump administration, asserting that they are failing to deliver on their core promise. “You guys are the ones who said you’d bring prices down, and now you’re doing the opposite. You can’t blame Biden for that. Even your own voters blame you,” Meyers said.
This criticism follows reports that President Trump has requested assistance from NATO allies in addressing the situation in Iran, a move that Meyers mocked given Trump’s history of disparaging the organization. As reported earlier this week, Trump has repeatedly called NATO “old,” “fat” and “sloppy,” and questioned the require for the alliance, yet now seeks its intervention in a conflict he initiated. No countries have yet agreed to Trump’s request for aid, including long-standing U.S. Allies.
The escalating tensions in Iran and the resulting economic pressures are occurring as the U.S. Continues to grapple with the aftermath of limited strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025, an operation dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer.” Reports indicate that these strikes only temporarily delayed Iran’s nuclear program, setting it back approximately six months. The administration has faced scrutiny over the effectiveness of this military action.
The United States recently offered India a 30-day waiver to continue purchasing Russian oil, a move intended to mitigate the impact of disruptions to global energy markets caused by the conflict in Iran. This decision underscores the complex geopolitical considerations influencing the administration’s response to the crisis.