Comedian Whitney Cummings has gone viral after delivering a scathing critique of CNN and the Democratic Party during the network’s New Year’s Eve special. Her remarks, made live on air with hosts Anderson Cooper and Bravo’s Andy Cohen, sparked widespread debate and garnered millions of views online.
In a playful jab at CNN’s declining ratings, Cummings quipped, “I’m now playing, you know, like 3,000-seat theaters, which is about the viewership of CNN these days.” Her comment was directed at Cooper during the annual live broadcast, and the humor didn’t stop there.
Cummings shifted focus to the Democratic Party, accusing them of failing to present a strong presidential candidate for the upcoming election. “The Democrats couldn’t hold a primary this year. They were too busy holding up a body,” she said, referencing President Biden’s reelection bid despite ongoing concerns about his age and stamina for the role.
Continuing her pointed commentary, Cummings remarked, “The pro-choice party didn’t give their voters one when it came to their candidate.” She also took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris, stating, “Kamala was forced on us so hard you’d think she was patented by Pfizer,” a biting nod to the COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Her comments quickly went viral, with a clip of her performance being viewed nearly 9 million times by Wednesday afternoon. Responding to the attention, Cummings doubled down, writing online, “I mean please list the lies I told?” She later added, “I had a super long list of ‘things the mainstream media won’t cover’ but only included ones I super duper was able to fact check!”
Throughout the segment, Cooper and Cohen refrained from interrupting Cummings, even as her remarks turned critical of their own network. Cohen, seemingly impressed by her boldness, remarked, “Wow, you’re all fiery today.”
Cummings’ roast has sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising her courage and others criticizing her tone. Regardless, it’s clear her biting humor has struck a chord, reigniting conversations about media integrity and political leadership.