David Letterman lashes out at Donald Trump, calls him a ‘dictator’ and ‘a wonder of idiocy’
Over the past few months, several film and television personalities have publicly criticised United States President Donald Trump. Among these critics are notable figures like Robert De Niro and Mark Ruffalo. Now, another “celebrity” who has previously spoken out against Trump is coming forward with their criticism. This individual is none other than comedian and television host David Letterman.
David Letterman may not have been as consistent in his critiques of Donald Trump as others, but whenever he speaks about him, his words are powerful enough to make an impact. This has certainly been the case recently. Following Trump’s attacks on Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers, where he called for their shows to be cancelled, Letterman stepped up in their defence, using strong language to criticise Trump. When Kimmel faced a temporary suspension due to Trump’s antics, Letterman condemned Trump’s “authoritarian and criminal administration” for trying to dictate the rules of late-night comedy. Now that Trump has asked for the cancellation of Late Night With Seth Meyers, Letterman has expressed similar sentiments about Trump. In a recent episode of the Barbara Gaines Show, he referred to Trump as “a wonder of idiocy,” labelled him a “dictator,” described his “regime” as “fraudulent,” and characterised his behaviour as “18 times the worst behaviour one has witnessed ever anywhere.”
David Letterman’s remarks about Donald Trump quickly circulated on social media, including X (formerly Twitter), where many had opinions to share. One user wrote:
“Letterman triggering The Maga-bots.”
Another user reflected on Letterman’s statements, noting:
“Anyone who is at core a decent person would react the same way Letterman does towards Trump. It has nothing to do with celebrity neediness, it’s moral clarity. It’s why the president will get clobbered in the midterms.”
Many others shared similar views. Fun fact: Donald Trump has appeared as a guest on two of David Letterman’s shows, Late Night with David Letterman and Late Show with David Letterman, at least 30 times. You would assume that someone who invites another to be a guest on their show so frequently would have some fondness for them, but unfortunately, that’s not the case. And even if Trump won’t acknowledge it, it surely bothers him because he craves approval.
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