Ellen DeGeneres took a shot at Donald Trump this week, saying that the president is not welcome on her show. The moment came during an interview with Today’s Matt Lauer.
Before the interview began, Lauer expressed surprise that DeGeneres had invited her studio audience to witness the conversation as it happened. Not long afterward, it became clear why. She needed them to support the answers she was about to give.
A couple minutes into their chat, Lauer asked DeGeneres if she would ever consider inviting Trump onto Ellen. “Uhm… no,” she responded. The crowd did exactly what they were supposed to do: They responded with enthusiastic applause.
In any other situation, DeGeneres’ answer might be considered cowardly — or at least pandering. After all, she has invited multiple prominent conservatives on her show before. But the audience’s approval made it clear why she said what she said. Attacking Trump is what she is expected to do — and she’s more than willing to oblige if it keeps her audience happy. With that sort of response, who is Lauer to object?
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Well, don’t worry about it ”scumbag” you’re not welcome in the White House anyway….who the Hell are you…..brainwashing Americans from your vile mentality….
Self-delusional at her own importance, an irrelevant show among thousands, does not contribute to society in a meaningful way.
He don’t want to be on that dudes show
WHY WOULD HE WANT TO BE?
Boycott her
Wow!! I wonder if he’ll be able to sleep at night, knowing that, Liptard?
And your not welcome on my TV. Libtard!!!!!
Which bathroom do you use, Ellen?
big surprise. another lock step lib.
Fine. Your show or the products that sponsor you are not welcome in my home or on my Television. Thank You.