Television host Jimmy Kimmel made headlines this week after acknowledging that certain liberal voices within the Democratic Party are “repulsive” and drive voters away from supporting progressive causes.
The late-night comedian shared these candid remarks during an appearance on the “Sarah Silverman Podcast” on Thursday, where he engaged in a discussion about cancel culture and its impact on political discourse.
During the podcast conversation, Silverman raised the topic of podcaster Joe Rogan, who faced significant backlash from liberal commentators after endorsing President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Silverman described the situation as “ironic,” noting that the Democratic Party, which positions itself as the party of “inclusivity,” demonstrated “incredibly elitist” behavior toward Rogan’s political choice.
Kimmel, who has been a vocal supporter of Democratic politicians and causes throughout his career, found himself defending the party while simultaneously criticizing certain progressive voices.
The ABC host clarified that the problematic voices do not represent the entire Democratic Party or its majority membership.
“Yes. But it’s not- it’s not the party. It’s not the majority. It’s the loud voices that scare people from saying what they believe and make you think twice about a joke or whatever,” Kimmel explained during the podcast.
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