President Trump took aim at ‘unfunny’ late night TV hosts whose comedy material focuses on ridiculing him in an early morning tweet on Saturday.
In what has evolved into a somewhat of a weekend ritual for Trump, he took to Twitter at around 8am to get the complaint off his chest.
It was the first in a string of fiery accusations. Later, he directed his fury at NBC news which he said was ‘knowingly inaccurate with their reporting’.
‘Late Night host are dealing with the Democrats for their very “unfunny” & repetitive material, always anti-Trump! Should we get Equal Time?’ he asked.
Seconds later, he fired off another complaint, this time claiming that he and Republicans were not afforded the same airtime as their political opponents to comment on topical issues.
President Trump complained on Saturday morning about the treatment he received from ‘unfunny’ late night TV hosts
‘More and more people are suggesting that Republicans (and me) should be given Equal Time on T.V. when you look at the one-sided coverage?’ he said.
Predictably, the tweets attracted ridicule from the very people they were directed at.
Seth Myers responded immediately, telling the president: ‘We’d love to have you! Studio located at 15 Penguin Avenue, Antarctica.’
Late night hosts like Myers, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert have relied on Trump consistently for material since he took office.
This week, their ordinarily jibing segments took a more serious tone in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre.
Kimmel implored the president and other Republicans to consider tighter gun control in an emotional monologue at the start of his Monday night show.
Later in the week, he returned to his jovial style to accuse Trump of pushing more ‘fake news’ than any media outlet.
The president was immediately mocked by Seth Myers, one of the hosts his complaint was no doubt directed towards
Myers (above on his show on Thursday) has been relentless in his ridicule of the president
Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert have focused much of their material in the past year on the president
Comedians feasted on Trump’s visit to Puerto Rico this week and laughed at his efforts to mingle with victims. He is pictured tossing paper towels into crowds at a relief center in San Juan
The hosts feasted on Trump’s visit to disaster-struck Puerto Rico on Tuesday, paying particular attention to his comment that the island’s desperate need for emergency resources had ‘thrown the budget a little out of whack’.
Jimmy Kimmel laid into the comment, telling his studio audience: ‘He really puts the a** in compassion, doesn’t he?’
Jim Jeffries echoed his criticism.
‘Isn’t the first rule of budgeting that you put money aside for a rainy day?
‘There hasn’t been a rainier day! And “throwing the budget out of whack”? That’s like going to a funeral and saying in the eulogy, “Well, this has ruined my Sunday. I’ve got grave mud on my shoes — thanks, Granddad,'” he said.
Stephen Colbert picked up on his later remark to one victim who he told to ‘have a good time’.
Later, the president turned his attention to the media and accused NBC of being ‘knowingly inaccurate’
He made brief mention to his plans for Obamacare and informed followers that he’d called Dem. Sen. Chuck Schumer on Friday to discuss it
‘You’re in a disaster site, you’re not working the floor at your casino! “You guys having fun here? Listen, I’m gonna comp you half a gallon of drinking water. Enjoy your hurricane, everybody, don’t forget to tip your FEMA worker!”‘ he joked.
Trump has been relentlessly teased by the comedians since he took office.
Their endless mocking is rivaled only by the cutting ridicule of Saturday Night Live stars for whom the president reserves a special depth of contempt.
On Saturday, after complaining about how he is depicted on television, Trump bounced immediately on to talk of his healthcare plans.
Trump (above at the White House on Friday) is spending the weekend in Washington DC but will visit North Carolina for a dinner on Saturday night
‘I called Chuck Schumer yesterday to see if the Dems want to do a great HealthCare Bill. ObamaCare is badly broken, big premiums. Who knows!’ he said.
Earlier, he relished in a report by the Washington Post on his campaign contributions.
‘Can’t believe I finally got a good story in the Washington Post. It discusses the enthusiasm of “Trump” voters through campaign contributions.
‘The RNC is taking in far more $’s than the Dems, and much of it by my wonderful small donors. I am working hard for them!’ he said.
At 9.30am, he turned his attention to NBC.
‘@NBCNews is so knowingly inaccurate with their reporting. The good news is that the PEOPLE get it, which is really all that matters! Not #1’ he said.
The president will spend most of Saturday in Washington DC before traveling to North Carolina to meet with Republican supporters for a round table discussion and dinner.
He will return to Washington at around 10.30pm and spend the night there. No events are scheduled for Sunday.