“Saturday Night Live” alum Bowen Yang and comedian Matt Rogers recently found themselves at the center of controversy following remarks about Texas firebrand Jasmine Crockett that drew swift backlash from their left-leaning fanbase.
On the latest episode of their “Las Culturistas” podcast, released Thursday, the pair cautioned listeners against supporting Crockett financially. “Anytime a politician is making it too obviously about themselves, I’m already done, and don’t waste your money sending it to Jasmine Crockett. Just don’t do it,” Rogers, 35, stated. Yang, 35, agreed, adding, “I must agree.”
Yang also expressed regret over his past political support, reflecting on his time as a “Hillary Stan.” He admitted feeling “so silly” for backing the former secretary of state’s 2016 presidential bid.
Their comments sparked an immediate social media backlash from Crockett’s supporters, who called out the podcasters for their remarks about the outspoken Lone Star representative. Influencer “2raw2real” posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Matt Rogers, Bowen Yang, and Keith Edwards need to keep Jasmine Crockett’s name out their mouth.” Another user, Small Screen Girl, wrote, “F-k Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang,” sharing that the comments actually motivated her to donate to Crockett’s campaign.
In response to the criticism, Matt Rogers took to Instagram with a lengthy story addressing the backlash. He emphasized that he was taking all feedback seriously and expressed a desire for greater transparency and candor going forward.
“Transparency and candor matter to me, especially on the podcast. I’m a very progressive person who cares deeply about winning these elections, but my phrasing was not right,” Rogers wrote. The “Fire Island” star also conveyed admiration for Crockett, clarifying that his intention was to support Democratic victories.
“I have great respect for Rep. Crockett and admiration for Rep. Crockett, and I regret that my words suggested otherwise. I just want us to win and I will be better at finding ways to help,” he added.
Bowen Yang reposted Rogers’ message on his own Instagram story, including his own vow to be more responsible with his platform. “Should not have cursorily weighed in on this. Understanding the platform and will use it more responsibly,” Yang stated.
Jasmine Crockett, who launched her bid for the Democratic Senate nomination in December, is no stranger to controversy herself. In a 2024 Vanity Fair interview, she claimed that black and Hispanic Trump voters have a “slave mentality.” She has also called former President Donald Trump a “dictator” and an “enemy of the United States” during an MSNBC interview.
As the campaign heats up, both Crockett and her critics remain in the spotlight, each navigating the complexities of political discourse and public opinion.
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