Kellyanne Conway Considers Rejoining Team Trump for 2024

Late Night with Seth Meyers
29 Mar 202414:49

TLDRIn this Late Night monologue, Seth Meyers covers a range of topics including President Biden attending a fundraiser with former presidents Obama and Clinton, the Biden administration adopting new race and ethnicity standards for census forms, and various humorous news items. A significant portion of the segment is dedicated to discussing the financial situation of Donald Trump, whose net worth unexpectedly increased after his social media company went public, despite the company's lackluster performance and Trump's substantial legal fees.

Takeaways

  • 🎤 Seth Meyers opened the show with a monologue touching on various topics, including a fundraiser attended by President Biden and former presidents Obama and Clinton, and a joke about their ice cream date.
  • 📉 President Biden has significantly reduced his usage of the term 'Bidenomics' since last November, possibly due to the lack of significant economic improvements.
  • 📊 The Biden administration has updated race and ethnicity standards for census forms, adding Middle Eastern and North African as a category, differing from previous proposals.
  • 🤔 Kellyanne Conway, former Trump campaign manager, is rumored to be considering joining the 2024 campaign team, though the credibility of this news is questionable as it was reported by Conway herself.
  • 🚶‍♂️ A humorous survey result indicated that 35% of men believe smelling good is important during their first sexual experience with a new partner, while the rest were given a fake phone number.
  • 🤖 The Massachusetts State Police's robot dog was unfortunately shot during a standoff on Cape Cod, a sentence that also humorously reflects how Massachusetts parents teach their children the local accent.
  • 🛁 National Hot Tub Day turned into 'Sitting in a Bathtub With Strangers Day' after the jets turned off, a joke highlighting a hypothetical scenario.
  • 🍕 Papa Johns announced a new menu item, the Crispy Cuppy 'Roni Papa Bites, aiming to cater to those who enjoy pepperoni and baby talk.
  • 🌿 The organizers of an annual 420 festival at Hippie Hill in San Francisco had to cancel the event due to lack of funds, leading to a joke about attendees pretending they went anyway.
  • 🍋 An Idaho man set a Guinness World Record for the fastest time to finish a one-liter bottle of lemon juice, humorously beating the previous record of 25 years.
  • 💰 A new survey reveals that 76% of Americans believe that tipping culture has gone too far, which coincidentally is the new recommended amount for tips.

Q & A

  • Who was the host of the fundraiser attended by President Biden along with former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton?

    -The fundraiser was hosted by Stephen Colbert.

  • What change has the Biden administration made to the race and ethnicity standards for census forms?

    -The Biden administration has added Middle Eastern and North African as a category on the census forms.

  • What is the reported consideration of former Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway?

    -Kellyanne Conway is reportedly considering an offer to join the 2024 team.

  • What was the Massachusetts State Police's announcement regarding their robot dog?

    -The Massachusetts State Police announced that their robot dog was shot during a standoff on Cape Cod.

  • What day was celebrated on the date of the transcript?

    -National Hot Tub Day was celebrated on the date of the transcript.

  • What new product did Papa Johns announce they will offer?

    -Papa Johns announced they will offer new Crispy Cuppy 'Roni Papa Bites.

  • Why was the annual 420 festival at Hippie Hill in San Francisco canceled?

    -The annual 420 festival at Hippie Hill in San Francisco was canceled due to lack of funds.

  • What record did a man in Idaho set in the transcript?

    -A man in Idaho set the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to finish a one-liter bottle of lemon juice.

  • What survey results did the transcript mention about Americans and tipping culture?

    -According to a new survey, 76% of Americans believe that tipping culture has gone too far.

  • How much did Donald Trump's net worth increase on the day of the transcript?

    -Donald Trump's net worth increased by $4 billion on the day of the transcript.

  • What was the valuation of Trump's media company on its first day of trading on NASDAQ?

    -Trump's media company was valued at $4.6 billion on its first day of trading on NASDAQ.

Outlines

00:00

🎤 Late Night Show Opening Monologue

The script begins with Seth Meyers' opening monologue for the Late Night show. He starts by greeting the audience and quickly moves on to discuss current events. President Biden's attendance at a fundraiser with former presidents Obama and Clinton, hosted by Stephen Colbert, is mentioned with a humorous take on their relationships. Meyers then covers a range of topics including Biden's reduced use of the term 'Bidenomics,' changes in race and ethnicity standards for census forms, Kellyanne Conway's potential involvement in the 2024 campaign, a survey about men's preferences in smelling good during first sexual encounters, the Massachusetts State Police's robot dog being shot, National Hot Tub Day, and Papa John's new product offering. The monologue ends with an introduction of the night's guests, actor Liam Neeson and musician Sheryl Crow, followed by information about upcoming standup shows and a brief mention of Donald Trump's financial situation.

05:02

🚀 Trump's Media Company Goes Public

This paragraph focuses on the financial developments surrounding Donald Trump's media company, which includes Truth Social. It highlights the company's unexpected stock surge on its first day of trading on NASDAQ, with shares rising by 56% at one point. The segment satirizes Trump's sudden increase in net worth, which is attributed to the public listing of a company that has been described as a 'worthless business' by the host. The discussion includes the valuation of the company, its comparison with other social media platforms, and the skepticism from experts about the sustainability of its stock valuation. The segment also touches on the potential risks involved with investing in the company, given Trump's ongoing legal issues and the company's admission of potential bankruptcy in its SEC filings.

10:03

📉 The Truth About Truth Social

The final paragraph delves deeper into the specifics of Trump Media's performance, particularly its social media platform, Truth Social. It points out the platform's low number of active users and significant losses, questioning its high valuation compared to other social media giants. The segment humorously compares Truth Social to other failed or outdated technologies and highlights its revenue and user decline. It criticizes the company's claims about the reasons for not listing on the New York Stock Exchange and Trump's lack of understanding of the business. The paragraph concludes with a warning from experts that the stock price is likely a bubble that will eventually burst, drawing parallels to Trump's past business failures and legal troubles.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡President Biden

Refers to the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden. In the context of the video, he is mentioned attending a fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall with former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. This event highlights the camaraderie and support among Democratic leaders and serves as a point of humor in the monologue, setting a light-hearted tone for the audience.

💡Bidenomics

A term coined to describe the economic policies of President Biden's administration. It is used in the video to humorously comment on the changes in Biden's rhetoric, suggesting a reduction in the use of the term since November, possibly due to the challenges faced in the economic sphere.

💡Census forms

Official documents used by the government to collect demographic data from the population, including information on race and ethnicity. In the video, it is mentioned that the Biden administration has updated these forms to include Middle Eastern and North African as a category, reflecting a more inclusive approach to data collection and acknowledging the diversity of the American population.

💡Kellyanne Conway

A political consultant and former counselor to President Trump. In the context of the video, she is humorously referenced as considering an offer to join a political campaign, with a skeptical tone implying potential unreliability of the news due to her involvement in its reporting.

💡Robot dog

A term used to describe a type of autonomous or remotely controlled machine that resembles a dog and is often used for law enforcement or military purposes. In the video, a Massachusetts State Police robot dog is mentioned as having been shot during a standoff, serving as a humorous anecdote that plays on the unexpected nature of the event and the regional accent used to describe it.

💡National Hot Tub Day

A humorously created 'holiday' mentioned in the video, which is used to poke fun at the abundance of arbitrary and lighthearted celebrations. It serves as an example of the comedic approach taken in the monologue to discuss current events and cultural phenomena in a light and entertaining manner.

💡Papa Johns

A popular American pizza delivery chain, mentioned in the video for its announcement of a new product, the 'Crispy Cuppy 'Roni Papa Bites.' The reference is used humorously to comment on the ever-evolving fast-food industry and the sometimes quirky or unusual product offerings.

💡Truth Social

A social media platform launched by former President Donald Trump, intended as an alternative to mainstream social media sites. In the video, it is described as a 'dumb Twitter ripoff' and is criticized for its lack of users and financial losses, highlighting skepticism about its success and sustainability.

💡NASDAQ

The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, commonly known as NASDAQ, is a stock exchange platform where various companies are listed and traded. In the context of the video, it is mentioned in relation to the public listing of Trump's media company, which includes Truth Social, and the subsequent surge in stock price, despite the company's lackluster performance.

💡Bankruptcy

A legal process through which a person or business declares an inability to repay outstanding debts. In the video, the term is used to discuss the financial troubles of Rudy Giuliani and the potential risk of bankruptcy for Trump's media company, underscoring the financial challenges faced by the individuals involved.

💡MAGA

An acronym for 'Make America Great Again,' a slogan popularized by former President Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign. In the video, it is used to describe the target audience of Truth Social, implying that the platform caters to those who support Trump's political ideology.

Highlights

President Biden attended a fundraiser with former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, hosted by Stephen Colbert.

Biden administration has adopted new race and ethnicity standards for census forms, adding Middle Eastern and North African as a category.

Kellyanne Conway is reportedly considering an offer to join the 2024 team.

A new survey reveals 35% of men find smelling good important during their first sexual experience with a new partner.

Massachusetts State Police's robot dog was shot during a standoff on Cape Cod.

Papa Johns announces new Crispy Cuppy 'Roni Papa Bites.

Annual 420 festival at Hippie Hill in San Francisco canceled due to lack of funds.

A man in Idaho set the Guinness World Record for fastest time to finish a one-liter bottle of lemon juice.

76% of Americans believe that tipping culture has gone too far.

Donald Trump's net worth has unexpectedly soared after his failed social media company went public.

Trump's media company, which includes Truth Social, experienced a stock surge on its first day of trading on NASDAQ.

Truth Social has been an abject failure, losing millions and hemorrhaging users.

Experts warn that the stock valuation of Trump Media is extremely overvalued and likely a flash in the pan.

Truth Social has only 494,000 active monthly mobile users in the United States, a significant decrease from previous numbers.

Trump Media generated only $3.4 million in revenue and lost $49 million in the first nine months of last year.

The stock market windfall for Trump has no connection to the reality of his business's performance.

Trump's brand is the sole basis for the stock's value, and his legal issues could negatively impact the company.

Trump once had a publicly traded company that went bankrupt, and his current business model faces similar risks.

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