Trump Predicts Certain Downfall of ‘Woke’ Entertainment Industry

In recent developments, rumors regarding radio host Howard Stern’s potential split with SiriusXM have been circulating. The source of these speculations is an undisclosed informant whose claims were made known earlier this week. The individual postulated that SiriusXM is set to sever ties with Stern as soon as his current agreement concludes. Notably, neither party – Stern or SiriusXM – has made an express statement on the matter.

During a recent public address, Donald Trump, the U.S. President, was queried about the Stern-SiriusXM rumors. The question was presented with a twist: ‘Do you think the ‘Hate Trump’ business model that has long prevailed in the entertainment industry is slowly losing favor with the American populace?’ This premise separate from the Stern saga proved too enticing for Trump to overlook.

Trump took this occasion to issue a slighting remark towards Stern. Rather nonchalantly, he made the comment: ‘Howard Stern, it’s a name I haven’t heard… What happened? He got terminated?’ This highlights the growing schism between the former friends. Stern was a frequent feature on Trump’s radio show in the past, demonstrating their once-close relationship.

In 2019, Stern reminisced about why Trump made a compelling guest on his radio show before his presidential run. ‘Whenever you put him on the air, and this was before he was running for president, he was an open book. He would say anything. This is why he was so great, there was no filter,’ Stern commented. Evidently, their relations soured over political divergence, which in turn has fueled their current contentious exchanges.

Stern had explained the political bifurcation that caused the rift in their friendship. He declined Trump’s invitation to address a Republican National Convention, citing his support for Clinton’s presidential bid. Stern described their relationship as strange, even though he previously had amicable feelings towards Trump. ‘Donald was at my wedding, I remember having very warm feelings towards Donald, he was always very nice to me. I’ve had dinner at Mar-a-Lago many times,’ Stern stated in 2019.

Nevertheless, their relationship took a nosedive, especially after Trump publicly chastised Stern over Kamala Harris’s appearance on his show. Trump made a barbed observation on Stern’s declining popularity last September, stating, ‘Since he’s gone woke, his ratings have gone down the tubes.’ The suggestion was that Stern’s shift in political and social orientation towards a more ‘woke’ stance has cost him a considerable portion of his audience.

Trump did not just stop at Stern. He directed his criticism towards late-night TV hosts – Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel – indicating that they were next on the list. ‘Colbert has no talent. Fallon has no talent. Kimmel has no talent. They’re next. They’re going to be going,’ Trump declared. It seemed to be suggesting that the late-night hosts’ relentless criticism and lampooning of him have not won them any favors either publicly or business-wise.

It’s clear from these comments that Trump frowns on the entertainment industry’s trend of ‘going woke’. Taking a closer look, it appears that Trump is suggesting a correlation between a shift towards a ‘woke’ bias in entertainment and a downturn in public affinity for these personalities or shows. He posited that Colbert’s rating supremacy is temporary and it’s only a matter of time before he and the other hosts will fall out of favor.

It’s evident that Trump firmly believes the ‘Hate Trump’ business model within the entertainment industry is headed towards its demise. He furthers the notion that this perceived adversarial outlook towards him has begun to erode the popularity of not only Howard Stern but also of late-night TV hosts. His comments reflect a sense of schadenfreude as he perceives these stalwarts of the entertainment industry taking blows due to their opposition of him.

With neither confirmation nor denial from Stern or SiriusXM regarding the rumored contractual termination, the narrative is left wide open for speculation. Yet, while the audience waits for a resolution, what remains striking is Trump’s unabashed criticism of the ‘woke’ trend overtaking entertainment. He implies that adopting this socially conscious posture, particularly if it includes denigrating him, comes at a significant cost.

Interestingly, Trump’s perspective is not entirely baseless. Audience ratings have indeed suffered in some sectors of the entertainment industry. However, the reason for this is debatable. Some argue that the saturation of political content has created a growing sense of ennui, while others argue that it’s a backlash against perceived overly ‘woke’ content. Either way, it’s clear that its impact is being felt.

Trump’s viewpoint that TV hosts such as Colbert, Fallon, and Kimmel are on their way out amplifies his criticism of the ‘woke’ trend within entertainment. He appears convinced that the perceived populist fondness for ridiculing him will soon fade. Fallout, either in favor or against, continues to be a spectacle that the public is watching with bated breath.

While Stern’s potential termination from SiriusXM and the fate of late-night TV hosts keep the audience and media guesswork alive, Trump’s stance is incontrovertible. He clearly believes that if these personalities continue on their ‘woke’ path, their decline is inevitable.

It is indeed gripping to see how this saga unfolds. Will Stern actually leave SiriusXM? Will the late-night hosts’ reign come to an abrupt end? Or will the entertainment world continue to lean into the ‘woke’ trend, regardless of potential repercussions?