{
  "id": 11204642,
  "title": "Seth Meyers Explains Why Kim Jong Un Probably Likes Trump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/seth-meyers-explains-why-kim-jong-un-probably-likes-trump",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T13:56:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/seth-meyers-explains-why-kim-jong-un-likes-trump/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This week, President Trump boasted about having a friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and claimed that the dictator enjoys him. Seth Meyers elaborated on this story during his \"A Closer Look\" segment, dedicating it largely to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that took place on Tuesday morning. During the hearing, Republicans continued to question Jack Smith, the special counsel who had led multiple investigations into Trump three years ago.\n\nMeyers showcased a series of clips where Trump referred to Smith as \"deranged.\" He contrasted these old clips with the current situation where Trump claims Kim Jong Un likes him. Meyers remarked, \"He probably likes you because when you're together, it's the only time he's not the craziest motherf—ker in the room.\" He emphasized that it's not beneficial if a bad person is the only person a person likes.\n\nMeyers then moved on to comment on Trump's \"lickspittles in the GOP\" and their \"pathetic\" performance at the hearing. He said, \"I feel like I'm watching a middle school play,\" as he pointed out how the senators appeared unprepared, struggling with their lines, and looking confused. He particularly mocked Senator Katie Britt, who was seen looking like every parent in the audience thinking, \"'I'm paying for this school?'",
  "summary": "\"Not a good thing if you're the only person a bad person likes,\" the NBC host reminds the president The post Seth Meyers Explains Why Kim Jong Un Probably Likes Trump appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Seth Meyers discusses Trump's friendship with Kim Jong Un",
    "Trump claims Kim likes him, likely due to Kim being the only sane person around",
    "Senate Judiciary Committee hearing reveals unprepared GOP senators"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}