Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers apologize for Jasmine Crockett comments
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Key Points:
- Comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers retracted their previous remarks discouraging donations to Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign, following backlash from fans who viewed the comments as racially insensitive.
- In a January 7 podcast episode, Rogers and Yang questioned Crockett's electability and advised against financially supporting her campaign, sparking criticism from listeners who found the statements disappointing and uncomfortable.
- Both comedians issued apologies on Instagram on January 10, with Rogers expressing respect for Crockett and acknowledging that his phrasing was inappropriate, while Yang committed to using his platform more responsibly.
- Crockett, who announced her Senate run in December and faces a competitive Democratic primary, has not publicly responded to the comments; media outlets have reached out to all
