Letterman SHOCKS Fans With FierCE Defense of Seth Meyers! What Will Trump Do?!

David Letterman, the elder statesman of late night, has come to the defense of current "Late Night" host Seth Meyers after a recent barrage of criticism from none other than Donald Trump. The former president, it seems, wasn't too happy with Meyers' on-air commentary, and, well, you can probably guess what happened next. Let's just say the Twitter fingers were flying.

Letterman SHOCKS Fans With FierCE Defense of Seth ...

The whole thing kicked off, as these things often do, over a joke. Apparently, a segment on "Late Night" where Meyers poked fun at Trump's reaction to less-than-glowing praise really got under the former president's skin. Meyers quipped, "If anyone dares to say anything less than glowing, Trump loses his s**t." Classic late-night fare, right? But in this climate, even a relatively mild jab can set off a firestorm.

Letterman, never one to shy away from a bit of political commentary himself, made his support for Meyers crystal clear during an appearance on "The Barbara Gaines Show." Gaines, of course, has a long history with Letterman, having served as the executive producer of "The Late Show with David Letterman." So, it's safe to say Letterman was in a comfortable, familiar environment. You know, the kind where you feel okay speaking your mind.

And speak his mind he did. "I thought, this is just delightful," Letterman said, referring to Meyers' comedic takedown. "How do you think that’s going to go? So anyway, I’ve never been more proud of Seth Meyers." A pretty resounding endorsement, if you ask me. It's always good to see legends of the game supporting the next generation. It's like a comedian passing the torch, only instead of a torch, it's a microphone and a well-worn script.

Letterman went on to add a touch of nostalgia, reminding everyone that "Late Night" has always been a platform for sharp, satirical humor. "That’s our old show, as a matter of fact," he quipped. "Yeah, we used to do that show, and he does a magical job." It's a testament to the show's legacy that it continues to attract talent like Meyers, who are willing to push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you agree with their politics or not, you have to admire their commitment to free speech and comedic expression. And in today's world, that's more important than ever.