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REALITY CHECK: Comedy Legend Conan O'Brien CALLS OUT Trump-Bashing Comics for Trading Laughs for Liberal RAGE

Gary FranchiJanuary 8, 2026188 views
REALITY CHECK: Comedy Legend Conan O'Brien CALLS OUT Trump-Bashing Comics for Trading Laughs for Liberal RAGE
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In a rare moment of honesty from Hollywood, comedy legend Conan O'Brien just delivered a reality check that has the entertainment industry buzzing – and it's not what the Trump-deranged left wanted to hear.

The former late-night television host didn't mince words when he called out his fellow comedians for abandoning actual humor in favor of nonstop Trump-bashing rage. According to O'Brien, these so-called 'comics' have become nothing more than angry political activists masquerading as entertainers.

"I think some comics go the route of, I'm going to just say 'F Trump' all the time," O'Brien explained, exposing the lazy, unimaginative approach that has plagued comedy since President Trump first took office. But here's where it gets really interesting – O'Brien warned these comedians that they're destroying their own craft.

"I think you've now put down your best weapon — which is being funny — and you've exchanged it for anger," O'Brien said, delivering a truth bomb that cuts right to the heart of modern comedy's biggest problem.

Social media quickly picked up on O'Brien's rare moment of clarity, with conservative voices celebrating his honesty. The American Conservative Magazine highlighted his key point on Twitter: "Conan O'Brien criticizes comedians who relentlessly attack President Trump: 'I think you've now put down your best weapon — which is being funny — and you've exchanged it for anger.'"

This isn't just about comedy – it's about the complete breakdown of entertainment as an escape from politics. For years, Americans have watched their favorite shows, comedians, and entertainers transform into unhinged political activists who can't seem to discuss anything without injecting their Trump Derangement Syndrome into every punchline.

O'Brien's message is simple: when you're "just screaming," you're not entertaining anyone. You're certainly not changing minds, and you're definitely not being funny. You're just another angry voice in the liberal echo chamber.

Maybe it's time for Hollywood to listen to one of their own and remember that Americans tune in to laugh, not to be lectured by celebrity elites who think their political opinions matter more than actual entertainment.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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SmallTownValuesVerified1 days ago
My teenage kids used to love watching these shows with me, but now we just turn them off. Thanks Conan for remembering what comedy is supposed to be about!
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FamilyFirst2024Verified1 days ago
Same situation here. It's sad when you can't even watch comedy as a family anymore because of all the political hatred.
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RedStateRealistVerified1 days ago
This is why I stopped watching SNL and most late night shows. Whatever happened to actually being funny instead of just getting cheap applause from liberal audiences?
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ComedyFan1975Verified1 days ago
Same here! I miss when comedians could joke about everyone equally. Now it's just orange man bad 24/7.
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OldSchoolLaughsVerified1 days ago
Remember when Carson kept his politics to himself? That was real professionalism.
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FreeThinkingFanVerified1 days ago
Does anyone know if there's a full interview or video of Conan's comments? Would love to see the whole context.
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CommonSenseConservativeVerified1 days ago
Finally! Someone gets that anger isn't funny, it's just exhausting.
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ConservativeComicVerified1 days ago
As someone who does stand-up, I can tell you the pressure to bash conservatives is real. Good for Conan for speaking up!
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MainStreetUSAVerified22 hours ago
Respect for Conan just went way up! Takes guts to call out the liberal echo chamber in entertainment.
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PatriotMom2024Verified21 hours ago
Finally someone in Hollywood with some common sense! Conan gets it - comedy should be about making people laugh, not pushing political agendas.
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TruthSeeker88Verified13 hours ago
Exactly! I used to love late night TV but now it's just unwatchable liberal propaganda.
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LibertyLover2020Verified9 hours ago
This explains why comedy feels so stale lately. When you're only allowed to punch in one direction, you lose half your material and most of your creativity.