US EditionMatt Rogers Issues Apology over Remarks on Texas Senate Race
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers apologized after urging listeners not to donate to Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign, citing misphrasing that could harm Democratic efforts, they said.
- On Wednesday, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers urged listeners on Las Culturistas to withhold support from Rep. Jasmine Crockett, with Rogers saying, `Anytime a politician is making it about themselves, I'm already done.`
- Critics argued Rogers and Yang, neither from Texas nor political pundits, strayed outside their lane, while many listeners accused them of singling out a Black woman, prompting racist and misogynistic claims.
- On Saturday, Matt Rogers posted to Instagram Stories apologizing for poor phrasing and Bowen Yang reposted, saying they should not have cursorily weighed in and will use the platform more responsibly.
- The episode prompted intense social-media backlash, with one post on X saying the remarks inspired a donation to Rep. Jasmine Crockett's campaign, and by Saturday Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers had issued clarifications.
- In the broader conversation, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers discussed Democratic strategy for the 2028 presidential election, criticizing Gavin Newsom, California governor, and praising Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator.
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Matt Rogers, Bowen Yang Share Regrets After Their Jasmine Crockett Comments Spark Backlash
Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang are acknowledging the backlash to their comments about Rep. Jasmine Crockett after urging their podcast listeners not to donate money to the Texas politician’s U.S. Senate bid. “Hey everybody,” Rogers wrote in an Instagram Stories…
Matt Rogers Apologizes For Discouraging Jasmine Crockett Donations On 'Las Culturistas': 'My Phrasing Was Not Right'
After receiving backlash and inciting discourse on social media about progressive politics and the upcoming election, actor/comedian Matt Rogers, who hosts the Las Culturistas podcast with Bowen Yang, has apologized for comments about Jasmine Crockett’s U.S. Senate run. Crockett, who currently serves in the House of Representatives, is eyeing one of Texas’s Senate seats. Matt Rogers’ apology about Jasmine Crockett comments “Hey everybody. I hear…
Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers respond to backlash over Jasmine Crockett remarks
The comedians each shared statements after the "SNL" alum said he agreed with Rogers saying voters shouldn't "waste" money on the Texas politician's Senate bid.Emily Shur/Bravo via Getty; Anna Moneymaker/Getty Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers; Rep. Jasmine Crockett at the CapitolKey PointsBowen Yang and Matt Rogers have responded to backlash over remarks about Rep. Jasmine Crockett on their podcast.Yang said "I must agree" after Rogers said on "Las C…
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