Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Paula Pell | Musk's Emails to Epstein Revealed; Trump Sues IRS for $10 Billion, Rakes in UAE Money: A Closer Look
Feb 3, 2026
Paula Pell, veteran comedy writer and SNL alum turned actress, stops by to chat SNL50, her role in the reimagined The 'Burbs with Keke Palmer, and her new film The Fifth Wheel. Seth also digs into big political stories: Trump family crypto dealings with an Abu Dhabi royal, a $10 billion IRS lawsuit, and explosive Epstein-related emails naming high-profile figures.
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Foreign Investment Linked To Policy Wins
- Seth Meyers highlights the Trump family sold a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial to an Abu Dhabi royal before inauguration.
- He links that sale to subsequent U.S. approval to export AI chips to the UAE, suggesting potential conflicts of interest.
Lawsuit Seeks Cartoonish Damages
- Seth Meyers notes Trump and his sons sued the IRS for $10 billion over leaked tax information from his prior term.
- He frames the claim as absurdly large and politically ironic given Trump's control of the government.
Unclear Role Of DNI At Election Search
- Seth Meyers describes an FBI search in Fulton County and notes Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, was seen at the scene.
- He questions why the DNI was present and mocks the attempt to remain hidden, suggesting odd optics.