In a scathing monologue on Tuesday, Seth Meyers of "Late Night" took aim at President Donald Trump's recent activities, particularly his time spent at his Miami-area golf club. The host responded to Trump's claim that he had "many important meetings and phone calls" during his Monday visit, despite being seen on the links.
Meyers' Critique of Trump's Golfing Habits
Meyers encouraged the president, whom he humorously dubbed the "commander in cheat," to avoid mixing business with pleasure. "Hey, man, we're totally fine if you just play golf," Meyers said, eliciting laughter from the audience. He added, "Every time you have a meeting, we have to change something on the map," a pointed jab at the perceived disruptions caused by Trump's official engagements.
The Frequency and Cost of Trump's Golf Outings
Before addressing Republicans at their retreat on Monday, Trump had played golf over the weekend, marking his 98th day on the course during his second term, according to tracking by didtrumpgolftoday.com. By late November, a HuffPost analysis estimated that the president's hobby was on pace to cost Americans more than $300 million, raising concerns about taxpayer-funded expenses.
Health Violations at Trump's Golf Club
Later in the monologue, Meyers shifted focus to health violations reported at Trump National Golf Club Westchester in New York. The club was cited for issues such as dirty surfaces, lack of sneeze guards, and improperly stacked containers. Meyers quipped, "Also, there were classified documents just lying out at the salad bar," blending humor with criticism over security and safety lapses.
Notably, Meyers missed an opportunity to mention rodents found on the premises, a detail that could have added to the comedic critique. The monologue included golf club jokes at specific timestamps, such as :15 and 1:20, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny of Trump's leisure activities and their broader implications.
