Overview
- In a new Instagram statement, the Las Culturistas cohost said his phrasing was wrong and that he cares about winning elections while expressing admiration for Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
- On the Jan. 9 episode, Rogers told listeners not to give to Crockett’s Texas Senate bid and argued she is too well defined to win statewide, citing Beto O’Rourke’s past loss.
- Bowen Yang agreed on the show as Rogers also dismissed Gavin Newsom’s presidential prospects and reflected on past support for Hillary Clinton.
- Rogers mentioned interest in Texas Democrat James Talarico as a potential alternative, describing him as harder to pigeonhole and able to speak to the middle.
- The remarks drew swift social‑media backlash and news coverage, and some outlets noted Crockett’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.