Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Tom Hanks | Trump's Weird Turkey Pardon Speech; Comey & James Cases Tossed; MTG Resigns: A Closer Look
Nov 26, 2025
Tom Hanks, the beloved Academy Award-winning actor, shares delightful anecdotes from his career, including his time on The Love Boat and his iconic scene in A League of Their Own. He also discusses the thrill of live theater versus film, emphasizing the camaraderie among cast members. Hanks reflects on a humorous encounter with Tim Allen involving Toy Story props, bringing a lighthearted touch to his creative journey.
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Pardon Ceremony Turned Political Theater
- Seth Meyers highlights how Trump's turkey pardon ceremony became a display of chaotic political theater.
- The president's rhetoric turned a light tradition into a confusing, policy‑laden spectacle that unsettled observers.
The 'Maha' Turkeys And A Missing Waddle
- Seth jokes Trump declared the turkeys “Maha” and described their diet in bizarre detail.
- He also quips one turkey, Waddle, was missing, implying chaos behind the ceremony.
Public Pressure Can Undermine Prosecutions
- Meyers connects Trump's public demands for prosecutions to legal consequences for those cases.
- Public posts pressuring officials can undermine prosecutions and create judicial roadblocks.
