Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Kenan Thompson | Trump Flips Off Auto Worker Who Called Him a "Pedophile Protector," Pushes Whole Milk: A Closer Look
Jan 16, 2026
Kenan Thompson, an Emmy Award-winning comedian and SNL veteran, discusses his new children's book, Unfunny Bunny, and his 23 years on Saturday Night Live. He shares insights on the reactions of his kids to his writing and describes the process of collaboration with co-writer Brian Tucker. Kenan reminisces about iconic sketches and the challenges of cutting material. Plus, he introduces his comedic alter ego, Pernice Lafonk, and performs a hilarious reading from his sci-fi erotica work, The Legacy of Booty.
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Unpopularity Amid Constant Chaos
- Seth Meyers highlights that Trump's many chaotic actions make him broadly unpopular despite attention-grabbing incidents.
- The Detroit heckling is small compared to threats of military action, Greenland obsession, and economic moves that affect everyday life.
Detroit Heckle And Middle Finger Moment
- Seth describes TMZ video of Trump appearing to flip off a heckler at a Ford plant who shouted "pedophile protector."
- He ties the gesture to a pattern of Trump antagonizing the same blue-collar workers his policies have harmed.
Gesture Reflects Policy Consequences
- Seth points out the irony of Trump flipping off union workers while his policies have weakened unions and manufacturing.
- He connects individual hostility to broader policy harm that widened economic inequality.
