Worst Media Take of the Week Nominees (10/17/25)

Jason Johnson: Everybody Who Loves Democracy Is Antifa 

“The idea of going after Antifa is like saying we’re going after dog lovers. Who doesn’t love dogs? If you’re a United States citizen, right? And you like democracy, then you don’t like fascism. Everybody who loves democracy is technically Antifa.”
— MSNBC contributor Jason Johnson on MSNBC’s The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle, October 13, 2025. 

Kathy Griffin: Trump and “Professional Nazi” Elon Musk Stole the Election 

“I don’t think he [Donald Trump] won in a free and fair election. You heard me. I’m coming out and saying it myself. I don’t care if that means I look crazy because Elon Musk – who’s this other Nazi guy running around town who owns X….He’s a professional Nazi in my humble opinion. And he’s good friends with Trump….He was giving out million-dollar checks to people if they would vote for Trump. That’s illegal. It’s unconstitutional and illegal.”
— Comedian Kathy Griffin on her podcast Talk Your Head Off with Kathy Griffin, October 15, 2025.

Bette Midler Sings to Stephen Colbert: “You Never Kissed the Orange Ass”

“It must have been cold here at The Late Show, despite the high ratings and awards. You need a gig that’s more worthwhile now that you’re more in demand than Epstein’s file. Did you ever know that you’re my Frodo? You stand for what’s right with wit and class. Thank you. And I hold you high as the great eagles ‘cause you never kissed the orange ass.”
— Actress/singer Bette Midler singing to the tune of “Wind Beneath My Wings” to Stephen Colbert on CBS’s The Late Show, October 14, 2025.