HBO’s John Oliver sparked outrage among conservatives after making a disturbingly crude joke about former President Ronald Reagan, showing just how far the left-wing media will go to disrespect conservative icons while pushing their radical agenda.
At a glance:
• HBO’s John Oliver said the “best thing” about former President Ronald Reagan is that “he’s dead”
• Oliver made additional vulgar remarks suggesting Reagan would have an explicit physical reaction to Trump’s accomplishments
• The comedian attacked centrist Democrats for praising Reagan while criticizing Trump
• Oliver specifically targeted Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin for invoking Reagan’s “moral clarity”
• Last Week Tonight has been experiencing declining viewership, now attracting just over 300,000 viewers
Liberal Comedian’s Shocking Disrespect
During the March 9 episode of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight,” British comedian John Oliver launched a vile attack on the legacy of one of America’s most beloved conservative Presidents. The left-wing host celebrated Reagan’s death as one of the former President’s positive contributions to America.
Oliver’s shocking rant wasn’t limited to celebrating Reagan’s passing, as he went even further with a disgusting sexual joke that’s too vulgar to repeat in full.
The HBO host also targeted Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin, who had previously criticized President Trump by favorably comparing him to Reagan.
Slotkin stated: “Reagan must be rolling in his grave. We all want an end to the war in Ukraine, but Reagan understood that true strength required America to combine our military and economic might with moral clarity. As a Cold War kid, I’m thankful it was Reagan and not Trump in office in the 1980s. Trump would have lost us the Cold War.”
Oliver responded with his characteristic disdain: “Yeah, she criticized Trump by praising Reagan. And I will admit there are positive things you can say about Reagan, like ‘He was our only President to make a movie with a chimp,’ or ‘He’s dead,’ but his moral clarity might come as a surprise to any gay people who lived through the 1980s.”
The comedian’s attack on Reagan is part of a broader pattern of leftist entertainers attempting to rewrite history and diminish the accomplishments of conservative leaders. Despite being out of office for decades and passing away in 2004, Reagan clearly still threatens the left’s narrative.
Oliver also condemned Democrats who joined Republicans in censuring Rep. Al Green for his disruptive protest during President Trump’s address to Congress.
Fading Relevance and Declining Viewership
As Mr. Oliver continues his attacks on conservative icons, his show appears to be losing its audience, like many other left-wing media outlets. According to reports, “Last Week Tonight” has experienced a significant viewership decline, now attracting just over 300,000 viewers per episode.
The comedian’s increasingly extreme rhetoric may be alienating mainstream viewers who don’t share his radical perspectives. This viewership collapse suggests Americans are growing tired of Hollywood elites who spend their time mocking conservative values and disrespecting beloved figures like President Reagan.
