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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Iran's Military Is Much Stronger Than Trump Claims


This video features the monologue from the May 13, 2026, episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, followed by a pop culture segment called "Amber Says What."

Monologue Highlights (0:00 - 3:19):

  • Seth covers President Trump’s state visit to Beijing, joking about his jet lag and meetings with President Xi Jinping (0:05 - 0:45).
  • He addresses Trump’s claims regarding Iran’s military strength and nuclear capabilities, noting reports that suggest the military is stronger than the administration claims (0:50 - 1:26).
  • Other topics include the White House’s terminology for Democratic lawmakers, issues with the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation, and the resignation of the FDA Commissioner over flavored e-cigarettes (1:28 - 2:32).

Amber Says What (4:30 - 10:22): Writer Amber Ruffin joins the show to provide a humorous, rapid-fire recap of various pop culture stories:

  • The mixed reception of the new Michael Jackson biopic and Janet Jackson's disapproval (4:41 - 5:10).
  • King Charles's visit to the United States (5:48 - 6:15).
  • The 10th anniversary of BeyoncĂ©’s album Lemonade (6:16 - 6:40).
  • Misconceptions about naming trends in Vogue regarding Tracee Ellis Ross’s hair (6:41 - 7:12).
  • Bizarre news items, including a woman finding a human finger in her orange juice at Trader Joe's and the emergence of an AI model of Jesus Christ (7:13 - 8:45).
  • A viral moment from the Miss Grand Thailand pageant where a contestant performed an impression of Raygun from the 2024 Olympics (9:23 - 10:00).

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