'Gettysburg address could've been an email': Seth Meyers hilariously roasts Trump's Civil War remarks on 'Late Night'

Seth Meyers humorously pointed out the absurdity of Trump's claim that the Civil War 'could have been negotiated'
PUBLISHED JAN 9, 2024
In a recent 'Late Night' segment, Seth Meyers hilariously dissected former President Trump's eyebrow-raising remarks (Late Night with Seth Meyers)
In a recent 'Late Night' segment, Seth Meyers hilariously dissected former President Trump's eyebrow-raising remarks (Late Night with Seth Meyers)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a classic 'Late Night' monologue, Seth Meyers dished out his signature wit, diving straight into current events and skewering former President Trump's recent remarks.

Meyers, setting the tone with his quip-laden delivery, addressed Trump's eyebrow-raising statements at an Iowa campaign rally.

From olympic teases to Trump's civil war claims

"It's 2024, and you know what happens later this year. Oh, damn it! I was going to say the Olympics," Meyers teased, injecting humor into the discussion.

He swiftly moved on to dissect Trump's critique of President Biden's speech abilities, contrasting it with Biden's eloquence and poking fun at the irony.

But the real zingers came when Meyers delved into Trump's assertion that the Civil War "could have been negotiated."

Meyers mocks Trump's trivialization of history and Joker-esque campaign ideas

The comedian reacted with humor, emphasizing the absurdity of such a notion. "That was crazy enough, but then he said the Gettysburg Address could have been an e-mail," Meyers quipped.

Continuing his roast, Meyers highlighted Trump's call for releasing Capitol rioters, drawing parallels between Trump's stance and a hypothetical alignment with the Joker's campaign platform, cleverly blending political critique with pop culture references.

Meyers' comedic take brought attention to the outlandishness of Trump's statements, using humor as a tool to critique and contextualize the former president's controversial comments. 



 

Social media reacts to Trump's civil war remarks

Following former President Trump's eyebrow-raising comments about the Civil War being negotiable, social media erupted with a blend of criticism, sarcasm, and pointed remarks. Users took to platforms to express their disbelief and mock the absurdity of Trump's statements.

One user wrote, "Trump’s “I alone can fix it” delusion extends to America’s past. And he would have negotiated on behalf of the Confederacy!"

Another added, "The only thing Trump will be negotiating with is District Attorneys."

"Trumps negotiation skills would bring world peace in minutes. Just kidding..," a user joked.

"Trump says civil war could have been negotiated at Iowa rally.' Grammar, people please...," commented one.

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