NBC's popular host chastises the President for allegedly taking his debate performance too lightly, emphasizing the gravity of a potential Trump return.
NBC's Seth Meyers has sharply criticized President Biden for what he perceives as a lack of seriousness in addressing his perceived poor debate performance and the potential threat posed by former President Donald Trump.
During Monday's episode of "Late Night," Meyers took issue with Biden's post-debate statement where he expressed satisfaction with the outcome as long as he "gave it his all."
Seth Meyers Slams Biden for Underestimating Trump Threat
"No!" Meyers exclaimed, emphasizing the dire consequences of a Trump victory in light of Biden's warnings about the danger he poses to democracy. "This isn't about how you feel. This is about how voters feel. If you truly believe that American democracy is at stake – and it is – then you have to act like it."
Meyers also mocked Biden's plan to prioritize sleep to address concerns about his mental acuity. "You can't claim to be the last bulwark against fascism and also have a ‘more sleep’ plan," he quipped. "If you think this is serious, you need to act like it's serious, because it is."
Seth Meyers Slams Biden for Underestimating Trump Threat
Meyers' criticism adds to a growing chorus of voices within the Democratic party who have expressed concern over Biden's handling of the debate and his overall strategy against Trump. Some have even called for him to suspend his campaign.
However, Meyers stopped short of endorsing such a drastic step, instead urging Biden to articulate a stronger case against Trump and recognize the high stakes involved.
Seth Meyers Slams Biden for Underestimating Trump Threat
"The job of any Democrat running against him is to articulate the strongest possible case against him at all times, especially when everyone is watching. And right now, it's pretty clear that's not happening."
Despite his criticism, Meyers acknowledged that jokes about Biden on his show might be controversial among his liberal viewers. He emphasized that there is no equivalence between Biden, who has occasionally shown signs of age, and Trump, who has repeatedly made false and dangerous claims.
Meyers' critique comes as Biden faces mounting pressure to address perceptions that he is not taking the threat posed by Trump seriously enough. The debate has sparked a wider conversation about the future path of the Democratic party and its strategy for defeating Trump in the upcoming election.
