political backlash

Jimmy Carr breaks silence on controversial ‘career-ender’ Holocaust joke that nearly got him cancelled |

In 2022, Jimmy Carr released a Netflix stand-up special he explicitly labelled a “career-ender”. Within days, a single joke from the set dominated headlines, political debate and cultural criticism in the UK. Three years on, Carr has revisited the controversy in a wide-ranging interview on the Louis Theroux Podcast, addressing the backlash, the editing of […]

Oscar-winning actor calls Zohran Mamdani a ‘communist fool’, says only Trump can save New York | World News

Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight has launched a blistering attack on New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, warning that the 35-year-old will turn the nation’s largest city into a “socialist crap city” and urging President Donald Trump to intervene before it is “too late.” The Oscar-winning actor made the remarks in a video message posted on […]

‘Not surrendering’: NYC Mayor Eric Adams targets Zohran Mamdani; dismisses exit rumors

New York City mayor Eric Adams on Friday reaffirmed that he will not step down from his reelection bid, emphasising his commitment to the race amid reports suggesting that he has been approached about a potential role in a future Trump administration.“I am in this race. And I am the only one who can beat […]

Zohran Mamdani under fire over past ‘defund the NYPD’ remarks; shifts stance after visiting fallen NYC officer’s family; old posts resurface online

Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for visiting the family of fallen NYPD officer Didarul Islam due to his past support for defunding the police. Critics accuse Mamdani of shifting his stance for political gain, especially after his 2020 tweets resurfaced. Mamdani defends his actions, clarifying his current position on public safety and police […]

Greg Abbott responds to ‘governor hot wheels’ jab, says Democrats ‘have nothing to sell but hate’

Greg Abbott responds to ‘governor hot wheels’ jab, says Democrats ‘have nothing to sell but hate’ Texas governor Greg Abbott lashed out at a Democratic lawmaker who appeared to mock his use of a wheelchair, saying that such rhetoric would only hurt the Democratic Party in future elections.“It’s another day and another disaster by the […]