Seth Meyers on Trump at the World Cup: ‘They’re going to have to sage the stadium’
Seth Meyers turned his attention to the World Cup final this week, highlighting Donald Trump’s appearance at MetLife Stadium. Despite recent public statements demanding a trade cutoff with Spain and criticizing the nation as a poor partner, the president took to the podium to celebrate with the Spanish team following their championship victory. Meyers noted the irony of the situation, comparing the event to a scene where political grievances vanish when gold is involved.
During the trophy presentation, the crowd voiced their disapproval through jeers and boos as the president stepped onto the field. Footage from the event showed Gianni Infantino, the head of FIFA, attempting to guide the president away from the winners. Meyers remarked on the awkwardness of the moment, suggesting the stadium would need a symbolic cleansing after the encounter.
This appearance follows a pattern of poor reactions during sporting events. Meyers pointed to several instances, including the Knicks game and previous match outcomes, where the president’s presence seemed to coincide with negative results for the home teams or favorites. He dubbed the president a sports reaper for this recurring trend.
The conversation also touched upon current geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing war in Iran, which the president continues to insist is resolved despite contrary evidence in the region. Meyers used the segment to contrast these claims with the reality on the ground, maintaining a critical lens on official narratives surrounding both international policy and domestic public perception.