Former Saturday Night Live comedian Leslie Jones delivered a characteristically loud and unfiltered critique of former President Donald Trump during a podcast appearance this week. Her profanity-laced commentary was so intense that it required extensive bleeping during the broadcast.
A Censored Outburst on 'The Best People' Podcast
Jones appeared on Monday's episode of Nicolle Wallace's "The Best People" podcast. Wallace, who also hosts MSNBC's "Deadline: White House," steered the conversation toward how Trump has normalized extreme behavior, including his late-night social media posts and frequent insults directed at women.
Wallace pointed out specific instances, stating, "He’s calling female reporters ‘piggy’ and ‘stupid’ and ‘dumb’ and ‘insubordinate.’" She pondered why there isn't a more massive public rejection of this conduct, suggesting Trump would "lose his mind" if the press collectively ignored him.
Jones' Unprintable Retort and a Media Solution
Leslie Jones responded with a fiery hypothetical. She declared that if Trump told her to "shut up, piggy," her retort would be unprintable. The audio censors were busy, with two bleeps lasting approximately 5 and 7 seconds each, leaving listeners to imagine the barrage of expletives.
"How are y’all not losing your shit like that?" Jones asked the audience, emphasizing the gravity of a public figure calling a woman "piggy." She contrasted the reaction Trump receives with the uproar that would ensue if former President Barack Obama had done the same, claiming, "they would have dragged Obama out to the yard and executed him right there."
Beyond the outburst, Jones proposed a clear, bleep-free solution. She argued that Trump's popularity is fueled by constant attention. "The only reason this man is popular is because of us," Jones stated. "If we decided to turn the internet off for one day and just stop paying attention to him, stop retweeting and stop, he would lose his shit."
The Lasting Impact of Viral Commentary
The segment, which peaks around the 20:30 mark of the podcast, quickly garnered attention online. It highlights the ongoing cultural and political divisions in the United States, amplified by comedians and commentators using platforms like podcasts to voice stark, uncensored opinions. Jones' blend of raw comedy and pointed criticism continues to resonate with her audience, ensuring her views become part of the broader public discourse.
