Late-night host Seth Meyers ridicules former President Donald Trump over Kennedy Center honor
Meyers asked rhetorically what Trump thought he could be honored for, noting that while Trump reportedly believed he deserved an Emmy for The Apprentice, the Kennedy Center distinction is reserved for sustained artistic achievement.
Questions about Trump's cultural contributions
“Did you put out an album we don’t know about? Were you in a band called Trump-a-Wumpa?” Meyers joked, suggesting there is no record of Trump making a meaningful cultural contribution.
Misplaced expectations for honors
He added that sitting around waiting for a call and assuming it would be your year is misplaced. “These honors aren’t handed out for stunt performances,” Meyers said, mocking the idea that dressing as a sanitation worker and dancing to ‘YMCA’ would qualify someone for such recognition.
The difference between entertainment stunts and artistic achievement
The segment highlighted the difference between televised entertainment stunts and the long-term artistic work the Kennedy Center seeks to acknowledge.