Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Culture

I've Had It hosts respond to right-wing critics with the freest of speech

I've Had It podcast co-host Jennifer Welch says right-wingers calling for a boycott of the show are "losers," among other colorful things.

I've Had It hosts respond to right-wing critics with the freest of speech

In a weekend marred by conservative backlash for joking about a Charlie Kirk joke, the hosts of the popular podcast "I’ve Had It" have had enough. Angie "Pumps" Sullivan and Jennifer Welch addressed the boycotting organization Turning Point (USA) directly on Twitter/X, telling them to "fuck off" and "fuck all the way off." Welch took to Instagram to explain that Turning Point is in trouble and Republicans are starting to question their worth.

The organization receives millions in funding but has faced numerous defeats, losing due to their belief in nothing. Welch and Sullivan are standing by their criticism of Turning Point, which is funded by the Koch brothers. Despite pressure from sponsors like Chewy and CashApp distancing themselves, Welch and Sullivan are not backing down.

They have clarified that their initial apology was for laughing at gun violence, a topic they have strongly condemned, not for offending those seeking their removal. Welch stated that the apology was to ensure that when they advocate for common-sense gun reform, they do so without compromising their integrity. She expects those at Turning Point to understand this, as they often mock violence and believe empathy is toxic.

Welch emphasized that her apology was not directed at them, but rather to reaffirm their stance in the face of American people's outrage.

Written by urgent.news from The A.V. Club's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at avclub.com →

More in Culture

More from Monday 9 November →