Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Nikki Glaser | Trump Renovates White House Bathroom as Courts Rule Against Him on SNAP Funding: A Closer Look
Nov 4, 2025
Nikki Glaser, a stand-up comedian and actress known for hosting Saturday Night Live and the Golden Globes, shares her excitement about tackling live audiences. She discusses the challenges of preparing her monologue and staying grounded despite her rising fame. They also delve into the absurdity of the Trump administration's bathroom renovations while neglecting food assistance for struggling families. Nikki humorously navigates pop culture through her Gen Z assistant, ensuring her comedy remains fresh and relevant.
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Renovation Over Relief
- Seth Meyers highlights the contrast between Trump's bathroom obsession and policy priorities like SNAP and government shutdowns.
- The focus on cosmetic White House renovations distracts from real impacts on working families facing food assistance cuts.
Courts Forced SNAP Funding
- Courts ordered the administration to use contingency funds to prevent SNAP payment lapses after the administration refused to fund them.
- Seth Meyers points out the administration has discretionary funds it could use to avoid harming tens of millions of beneficiaries.
Abuse Argument Masks Policy Harm
- Supporters argued withholding SNAP highlighted program abuse, framing it as a corruption issue.
- Seth Meyers criticizes that rationale and links it to distracting publicity like bathroom posts.
