FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has thrown his weight behind President Donald Trump's sharp demand for NBC to drop Seth Meyers, host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers."

Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday night, slamming Meyers with a blistering critique, as reported by Breitbart. The president didn’t hold back, calling the host a "ratings disaster" with "no talent."

Trump’s post didn’t just vent frustration; it accused Meyers of being gripped by what he termed an "incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome." That’s a biting jab at the host’s relentless anti-Trump monologues, which seem to fuel more outrage than laughter these days.

Trump and Carr Unite on Media Criticism

Carr, who recently spent time with Trump discussing policies, didn’t just nod along; he actively reposted the president’s call to action. He’s framing Trump’s agenda as a catalyst for growth and innovation, suggesting a broader vision behind the critique of media figures.

This isn’t Carr’s first rodeo in challenging late-night hosts over perceived bias. His recent comments on Disney and ABC host Jimmy Kimmel show a pattern of pushing back against what he sees as unchecked progressive narratives in entertainment.

After Kimmel wrongly linked an accused assassin to the MAGA movement, Carr warned Disney to address the issue or face FCC scrutiny. That’s not a subtle hint; it’s a clear signal that accountability matters, even for Hollywood’s loudest voices.

Political Pushback from Unexpected Corners

Surprisingly, not everyone on the right is cheering Carr on. Senators Ted Cruz and Mitch McConnell, along with commentator Ben Shapiro, have sided with Kimmel, revealing a fracture in conservative ranks over this issue.

Cruz, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, didn’t mince words, likening Carr’s approach to mafia tactics straight out of a gangster flick. He warned on his podcast, "Verdict with Ted Cruz," that such pressure on media is "dangerous as hell."

That’s a stark rebuke from a heavyweight like Cruz, who sees this as a slippery slope for government overreach into free expression. It’s a reminder that even among allies, the line between criticism and coercion is razor-thin.

Carr Fires Back at Democrat Hypocrisy

Carr isn’t backing down, accusing Democrats of twisting his words through "projection and distortion." He argues they’ve long pushed the FCC to silence networks and everyday citizens who don’t toe the progressive line.

His point stabs at a double standard, where left-leaning calls for censorship often escape the same outrage now directed at him. If fairness is the goal, shouldn’t the scrutiny cut both ways?

This clash exposes a deeper rift over who gets to shape public discourse through media platforms. Carr’s stance, backed by Trump, challenges the idea that late-night comedy is untouchable, no matter how biased it leans.

A Battle Over Influence and Accountability

At its core, this dust-up is about more than Seth Meyers or Jimmy Kimmel; it’s about whether powerful media figures should face consequences for their words. Trump and Carr seem to think so, and they’re not shy about saying it loud and clear.

Yet the pushback from Cruz and others signals a real tension between holding media accountable and protecting the messy, often abrasive freedom of speech. It’s a tightrope walk, and not everyone agrees on where the balance lies.

As this debate unfolds, one thing is certain: the intersection of politics and entertainment is a battleground, and figures like Meyers are now squarely in the crosshairs. Whether NBC bends to the pressure or doubles down, the ripple effects will likely reshape how late-night TV navigates the political minefield.