Vince Vaughn rips late night hosts Colbert and Kimmel for preaching politics: 'It stopped being funny' 0%
By Stephen M. Lepore0%
3/25/2026, 2:21:56 AM
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Vince Vaughn said late night comics have become unfunny and inauthentic for constantly preaching politics.
The Wedding Crashers star appeared on Theo Von's podcast where he appeared to take a shot at Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert - though neither were named.
'People want authenticity, and I think that the talk shows to a large part became agenda-based and they all became so about their politics and who's good and who's bad,' Vaughn said.
'They were gonna evangelize people to what they thought.'
The actor said the political subject matter has contributed to the downfall in ratings, as viewers move toward other platforms.
'So people just rejected it, because it didn't feel authentic.
It felt like they had an agenda,' he said.
Von and Vaughn agreed that late night hosts seem to always make fun of 'white rednecks.'
'It's not being funny and it started feeling like I was in f***in' a class I didn't want to take, do you know what I mean?
I'm getting scolded!'
He also dismissed the notion that the shows are less successful because of streaming providing more options.
'The phenomenon isn't what they say.
They always blame technology, but the reality is it's the approach.'
Vince Vaughn criticized late night TV talk shows for valuing politics over comedy in an appearance on Theo Von's podcast
The Wedding Crashers star, who has long identified as a libertarian , shook his head when the host said that the likes of Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert were failing.
Pictured: Vaughn on Jimmy Fallon's show last April
He added that he understood that hosts like Colbert - whose show will be leaving the airwaves in May - had to discuss the news but they prioritized their views over jokes.
'It's part of the job because you've got to talk about current events, but you don't want to become part of a group and feel like you're a champion for one ideology.
You want to make fun of everybody.'
Vaughn praised podcasters like Von for filling the void the late night shows used to own by catering to broad audiences.
'The podcasts have gotten so much more popular with less production, less writers, less staff.
And the reason is … people want authenticity.'
At the same time, Vaughn did not suggest he had lost friends or jobs because of his politics, which he said include 'opinions on both sides.'
'I always got along with people … and try to be honest about who I am.
If you're constantly worried what someone else thinks of you and you're only around them a couple hours a day, you're miserable most of the time.
You've got to find the way to be yourself, but be respectful.'
Vaughn surprised many with a visit to the Oval Office last April as the White House shared a smiling picture of him with President Trump.
Although Vaughn has not publicly said he supports Trump, the image divided fans as some said they were disappointed to see him with the Republican, despite the actor previously showing support at one of Trump's celebratory inauguration balls in January.
He added that he understood the likes of Kimmel and Colbert - whose show will be leaving the airwaves in May - had to discuss the news but they prioritized their views over jokes.
Pictured: Vaughn on Jay Leno in 1998
Vaughn praised podcasters like Von for filling the void the late night shows used to own by catering to broad audiences
Vaughn also hobnobbed with Trump at the College Football Playoff National Championship in New Orleans in 2020, where the actor was seen sitting next to Trump and First Lady Melania.
After some criticized Vaughn for his interaction with Trump at the game, he defended the move and said it did not imply an endorsement of Trump or his policies.
'In my career I've met a lot of politicians who I've always been cordial to; I've met Nancy Pelosi and was cordial to her as well,' he said of the Democratic Speaker of the House, to the LA Times.
As evidence, Vaughn added that he greeted the Democratic strategist James Carville, who had a cameo in Wedding Crashers, at the same game.
'It was the only time I've ever met him.
We said hello.
He was very personable,' he said, adding with a laugh, 'I didn't get into policies.'
The True Detective star continued, ascribing much of the outrage to a minority of people online.
The three appeared deep in conversation at the time, and their exchange ended with Vaughn and Trump warmly shaking hands.
'I think people are more charged than ever about these things,' he continued.
'But I don't think most people take that stuff as seriously as the small percentage that's making noise about it.
Vaughn surprised fans with a visit to the Oval Office last April as the White House shared a smiling picture of him with President Trump
Vaughn was sharply criticized in 2020 when he was seen shaking Trump's hand at a football game
Vince Vaughn seen chatting with Donald Trump at a college football game.
Vince shakes Trump's hand before saying goodbye to him and his wife Melania.
'I was raised with the idea that you could have different likes and beliefs and you should respect and defend that in other people, not shout it down.
'The people you disagree with the most, you should stand up for their right to do that.'
In remarks to the New York Times in 2023, Vaughn explained that his views veer toward libertarianism.
'I definitely am a believer more in allowing individuals to make choices.
So I think that drugs should be legal and people should have guns.
But I realized that you have different cultures that would feel strongly,' he said.
'I’d rather say let people make their choices, and they can make different choices and have the consequences of their choices.'
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