Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Amanda Peet | Mike Johnson Gives Trump Another Made-Up Trophy, Trump Reveals Mystery Gift from Iran: A Closer Look
Mar 27, 2026
Amanda Peet, actress known for roles in Something's Gotta Give and Your Friends & Neighbors, discusses her New Yorker essay and grieving her parents. She recalls an awkward early premiere with her mother and behind-the-scenes antics on the new season, including a menopause storyline, recording with Sarah Paulson, and how they fake dog excrement on set.
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Office Supply Stories Mask War Failures
- Donald Trump repeatedly changed the subject from a costly war to trivial office-supply stories during a cabinet meeting.
- Seth Meyers frames the pen and paperclip monologues as symptomatic of leadership avoiding the real issue of the war in Iran and its costs.
Claiming Instant Victory While Demanding Rescue
- Trump publicly declared the war 'won' within hours while simultaneously criticizing NATO and complaining they didn't help.
- Meyers highlights the contradiction: claiming victory yet demanding rescue and credit, undermining the credibility of the claim.
Mystery Present Turned Out To Be Oil Passage
- Trump teased a mysterious 'present' from Iran, then revealed it was permission for oil tankers to pass and 'eight boats' of oil.
- Meyers points out Iran allowed passage they already permitted, turning a supposed concession into a symbolic, not strategic, gain.