Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Sabrina Carpenter | Trump Gets “Peace Prize" from FIFA, Says U.S. Football Should Be Renamed: A Closer Look
Dec 9, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter, a talented singer-songwriter and actress known for her Grammy-nominated album, shares exciting tour stories, including an unforgettable cactus mishap. She discusses the thrill of opening SNL's 50th anniversary with Paul Simon and the nerves that came with it. The conversation takes a fun turn as she talks about selecting surprise songs for her tour and managing unexpected moments on stage. Meanwhile, Seth humorously dissects Trump's recent antics, including a fake peace prize and his quirky comment on renaming football.
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Shiny Awards Reveal Deeper Motivations
- Donald Trump eagerly seeks public validation through awards and trophies.
- Seth Meyers frames this craving as a lens for understanding Trump's behavior with shiny objects.
The Phantom Michigan 'Man Of The Year'
- Trump repeatedly claimed a Michigan "Man of the Year" award that likely never existed.
- Seth explains a probable mix-up where thank-you gifts were misremembered as an award.
FIFA's Customized Peace Prize Moment
- FIFA created and presented a bespoke "FIFA Peace Prize" to Donald Trump.
- Seth describes the ceremony and the surreal trophy that Trump eagerly accepted and wore.