Podcast sponsors withdrew after mockery of Charlie Kirk's murder; Turning Point USA spox Andrew Kolvet speaks on Jennifer Welch, Dave Chappelle
Kolvet condemns jokes about violence
Andrew Kolvet, a spokesman for Turning Point USA, spoke to Fox News Digital about remarks by Jennifer Welch, Angie Sullivan and Dave Chappelle concerning Charlie Kirk’s murder. He criticized the podcast hosts and comedian for making light of the killing.
Kolvet said people need not share his religious beliefs to reject celebrating political violence. He described that expectation as a basic standard, rather than a demand for evangelical Christianity.
Podcast sponsors withdraw
The I’ve Had It podcast lost sponsors after Welch and Sullivan laughed about killing Kirk, according to Kolvet. He attributed the departures to a grassroots response to the hosts’ comments.
Several sponsors pulled their advertisements, after which Welch and Sullivan issued an apology. The account does not specify how many sponsors left or identify them.
Welch clarifies apology
Welch later said the apology was not directed at Kolvet or other people offended by the mockery. She said it was intended for the hosts themselves. The disagreement has continued amid criticism of jokes about Kirk’s murder. The article describes Kolvet’s response and the sponsor withdrawals but provides no further details about the sponsors’ decisions.
Key points
- Kolvet criticized Jennifer Welch, Angie Sullivan and Dave Chappelle over remarks about Charlie Kirk’s murder.
- Kolvet said the I’ve Had It podcast lost sponsors after a grassroots response.
- Welch and Sullivan apologized after several sponsors withdrew advertisements.
- Welch later said the apology was for the hosts, not their critics.