Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel lampoon Trump’s rally claims on late‑night shows

Meyers highlighted empty seats at a recent Trump rally while Kimmel challenged the president’s promise about gasoline prices.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:04:54 GMT

Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel each used their late‑night platforms on October 9, 2026 to ridicule statements made by former President Donald Trump at recent rallies.

What happened

Meyers aired footage of Trump speaking from a stadium where upper‑row seats were visibly empty, then mocked the claim that the crowd was unprecedented. Kimmel, in a separate segment, juxtaposed Trump’s promise that gasoline would fall below $2 with current prices of $4.36, marking the claim as false.

What the reports add

According to Mashable, Meyers questioned Trump’s assertion that “there’s never been anything like it,” pointing out that the arena’s upper deck was half empty and suggesting the president’s “migrate downward” explanation was implausible. The same outlet reported that Kimmel paired Trump’s “promises made, promises kept” line with a red X and buzzer, emphasizing the discrepancy between the promised gasoline price and the actual average price.

What was said

In the Meyers clip, the host said, “You can’t say there’s ‘never been anything like it,’ because there has,” and added, “The upper deck only comes down when there are empty seats closer to the stage.” Mashable attributed these remarks to Meyers.
Kimmel’s segment featured the line, “I always do what I say. If you look back, promises made, promises kept,” followed by a graphic stating, “Average price of gasoline is $4.36,” which Mashable credited to Kimmel.

How it came about

The late‑night commentary follows a series of recent Trump rally appearances that have drawn media scrutiny over crowd sizes and policy promises. Felo’s earlier coverage linked Trump’s remarks to broader political reactions, such as the uncertainty surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC contract (Oct 2, 2026) and the Kennedy Center closure sparked by Trump’s demolition comments (Sept 17, 2026). Both hosts have previously used their shows to critique Trump, as seen in Kimmel’s October 8, 2026 monologue about Fox News.

Key facts

Seth Meyers highlighted empty upper‑deck seats at a Trump rally and mocked the claim that the crowd was unprecedented. (mashable.com)
Jimmy Kimmel juxtaposed Trump’s promise that gasoline would drop below $2 with the actual average price of $4.36. (mashable.com)
Both segments were published by Mashable on October 9, 2026 and were written by Sam Haysom. (mashable.com)