Trump lashes out at ‘creeps of late night television’ as shows return to air after WGA strike

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump was not amused this week as TV’s late-night talk show hosts resumed their regular mockery of him and his growing legal woes following their return to TV screens nationwide. After turning his attention briefly to complain about his ongoing criminal fraud trial in New York City, he then returned to the topic of late-night TV, and added: “Remember when I told you that the poorly rated and not at all funny Late Night Talk Shows are nothing less than a major Campaign Contribution to the Radical Left Democrat Party. Seth Meyers, known for his politically-themed “A Closer Look” segments, dedicated the majority of his show on Tuesday to discussing the myriad legal issues of Mr Trump’s that have steadily worsened over the summer. ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel got in on the fun as well, mocking how Mr Trump had reported his weight to be 215 pounds upon his arrest on felony charges including a RICO violation in Georgia.