Seth Meyers Mocks Trump’s World Cup Booing at 80, Citing Another Jeered Sports Appearance
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Updated · The Daily Beast · Jul 21
Seth Meyers Mocks Trump’s World Cup Booing at 80, Citing Another Jeered Sports Appearance
3 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · Jul 21
Summary
MetLife Stadium boos aimed at Donald Trump during Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final became the centerpiece of Seth Meyers’ latest monologue, which called the president’s appearance awkward and embarrassing.
Meyers argued the reaction fit a broader pattern, joking that Trump is booed at nearly every sporting event he attends and recalling the backlash at Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Clips from the final showed fans jeering when Trump appeared on stadium screens and again when he crossed the field to present Spain with the trophy after its win over Argentina.
Spain’s celebration also fed the mockery: Meyers highlighted footage of captain Rodri appearing to usher Trump aside and forward Victor Muñoz pausing as Trump drifted into the team’s moment.
The segment ended with a montage of past jeers, widening the episode from one final in New Jersey to a recurring public-reception problem for the 80-year-old president.