Trump Suffers Truth Social Meltdown Over Year-Old Seth Meyers News

Former President Donald Trump launched into a baffling tirade this week on Truth Social, targeting late-night host Seth Meyers over what he described as “rumors” of a contract extension for the comedian’s NBC show, Late Night with Seth Meyers. The only problem? The contract extension happened over a year ago—making Trump’s outrage not only misplaced, but also raising renewed questions about his mental acuity.

In his characteristically caps-laden post, Trump wrote:

“SETH MEYERS IS A TOTAL FAILURE. IF NBC IS REALLY RENEWING THAT LOSER, IT JUST PROVES HOW FAR FAKE NEWS HAS FALLEN. NOBODY WATCHES, NOBODY CARES!!! SAD!!!”

The post immediately raised eyebrows—not just for its tone, but for the timing. Meyers’ contract extension was announced publicly in 2024, and there have been no recent reports suggesting any additional developments. Trump’s angry reaction to a year-old news item has led many to speculate that the former president may have confused old information as new—an increasingly common pattern in his online behavior.

“This appears to be another cognitive slip,” said Dr. Eli Sanders, a neurologist at the New York Center for Cognitive Health. “Confusing past events as current ones can be an early indicator of memory processing issues. It’s not uncommon in patients dealing with dementia-related conditions.”

While experts have not formally diagnosed Trump with any cognitive condition, public incidents like this have prompted renewed scrutiny. Trump, now 79, has been repeatedly criticized for verbal gaffes, apparent confusion during speeches, and an obsession with irrelevant or outdated grievances.

Critics were quick to pounce on Trump’s Truth Social meltdown, with many highlighting how his inability to distinguish current events from outdated headlines undermines his ongoing push to remain politically relevant.

“It’s ironic,” tweeted comedian Sarah Silverman. “Trump says Seth Meyers is irrelevant—but he’s out here rage-posting about him like it’s breaking news from 2023.”

Even Meyers himself couldn’t resist responding. On Late Night, he addressed Trump’s post with his trademark dry wit:

“I’d like to thank the former president for watching the show… or at least Googling my name in between golf rounds and court hearings.”

This isn’t the first time Trump has used his Truth Social platform to launch personal attacks on late-night hosts. Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and John Oliver have all been targets of his online rage. But this latest outburst over outdated information may signal a deeper issue beyond petty feuds.

Psychologists and political commentators alike are pointing out the bigger picture: Trump’s increasing detachment from reality. “We’re seeing a man who is not just obsessed with settling old scores,” said political analyst Maria Chen, “but who also seems unable to distinguish between what happened yesterday and what happened last year.”

As the 2028 election slowly begins to take shape, Trump’s mental clarity—or lack thereof—is likely to become a major campaign issue, especially as he positions himself as a frontrunner within the GOP.

Whether this latest blunder is a simple mistake or something more concerning remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: in Trump’s world, even old news can spark a very loud meltdown.