“His Excuse Was Worse Than the Comment Itself” — MSNBC President Apologizes for Matthew Dowd’s Viral On-Air Remarks… and a Surprise Comedian Cameo
If you thought the Matthew Dowd saga had peaked, think again — because MSNBC just poured gasoline on the viral fire, and it didn’t happen quietly.
During a blisteringly sharp moment of breaking-news coverage, Dowd dropped a remark that set social media ablaze:
“He’s been one of the most divisive, especially divisive younger figures in this, who is constantly sort of pushing this sort of hate speech or aimed at certain groups.”
The backlash was instant.
Enter MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler, who stepped in with a formal apology:
“During our breaking news coverage, Matthew Dowd made comments that were inappropriate, insensitive, and unacceptable. We apologize for his statements, as has he. There is no place for violence in America, political or otherwise.”
But the saga didn’t stop there.
Cue a surprise cameo from comedian Hasan Minhaj, who “randomly appeared” in a tongue-in-cheek sketch to pile on the satire:
“If that was me trying to walk back a comment, I’d hire a translator just to explain how bad my apology was.”
The audience howled.
What followed was a full comedic breakdown of the timeline, including a mock “Dowd Redemption Tour,” a fake apology letter performed as slam poetry, and a parody ad for “Hot Take Anonymous.”
Kutler’s final jab?
“Let’s just hope the only thing he analyzes next… is how to avoid a microphone.”
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