RantCrush Top 5: May 4, 2017

On Monday night, Stephen Colbert made an explicit joke during “The Late Show” about President Trump and Vladimir Putin. Many thought it was pretty dumb and some called it homophobic. Now, Trump supporters believe it is enough to call for Colbert to be fired. In his “joke” about Trump, Colbert said, “The only thing your mouth is good for is being Vladimir Putin’s c**k holster.” After that, a lot of conservatives and members of the alt-right started demanding that CBS get rid of Colbert, calling him homophobic.

Imagine what @StephenAtHome Colbert wd be saying if a comedian did something similar abt Obamas, used a slur in name of comedy.

— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) May 2, 2017

On last night’s show, Colbert responded–he didn’t back down from his comments, although he admitted he could have chosen his words a little wiser. He said, “I don’t regret that. He, I believe, can take care of himself. I have jokes; he has the launch codes. So, it’s a fair fight.” That didn’t exactly calm his critics. But a lot of liberals pointed out the hypocrisy in being outraged with a comedian’s joke despite voting for a president who bragged about grabbing women’s genitals.

Stephen Colbert doubles down on Trump taunt: ‘I would do it again’ https://t.co/vFM2cACjmz pic.twitter.com/PRI1emMO57

— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) May 4, 2017

Emma Von Zeipel

Emma Von Zeipel is a staff writer at Law Street Media. She is originally from one of the islands of Stockholm, Sweden. After working for Democratic Voice of Burma in Thailand, she ended up in New York City. She has a BA in journalism from Stockholm University and is passionate about human rights, good books, horses, and European chocolate. Contact Emma at EVonZeipel@LawStreetMedia.com.