The hosts of I’ve Had It are not letting the backlash over their Charlie Kirk joke slow them down. Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan say the controversy has brought more attention to their podcast. The duo also claim that the outrage has helped them attract thousands of new subscribers. They now appear ready to turn the negative attention into a boost for their show.
Jennifer Welch & Angie Sullivan say Charlie Kirk backlash boosted subscribers
Welch and Sullivan addressed the controversy again during their Tuesday episode. Welch argued that the strong reaction showed how much conservatives feared the two hosts. She claimed their critics were trying everything possible to bring their podcast down. However, she believes the campaign against them has only helped their platform grow.
The hosts said the backlash had brought thousands of new subscribers to I’ve Had It. They also explained why they decided to apologize for laughing at the controversial joke. The pair said they would not stoop to joking about a man who died from gun violence. They explained that their apology reflected their values rather than pressure from critics.
The controversy began after Welch and Sullivan laughed at a social media joke about Charlie Kirk. The post suggested digging up Kirk’s body and shooting him again, sparking widespread criticism. Following the incident, several sponsors withdrew their support from the podcast.
The hosts also addressed their apology, which included a donation to Everytown for Gun Safety. They maintained that they did not want to make light of someone’s violent death. Despite losing several sponsors, Welch and Sullivan remain committed to their podcast. They also claimed that the controversy brought thousands of new subscribers, suggesting that the backlash has ultimately worked in their favor.
