TV’s spicy tea-pouring legend, Andy Cohen, wasn’t about to let an Instagram commenter get the last word. The Watch What Happens Live maestro recently posted a video on his feed giving his oh-so-gracious take on the 2024 Presidential Election results, where — surprise! — Donald Trump walked away with the win. Now, this wasn’t exactly a “Yay, go team!” post, but Andy was trying to keep it classy. Until, of course, one brave commenter waded into the fray with a critique that practically begged for a classic Cohen clapback.
“Andy, I’m impressed by this post,” they wrote. “It’s gracious, and I’m glad we can all agree to love our country. But celebs endorsing her? Yeah, not the power move you think it is. People are fed up with liberal extremism. Let’s all find unity for once, because this constant divide? Exhausting!”
Cue Andy’s response, as American as apple pie and sequins at a drag brunch: “This is AMERICA. If celebs want to speak their minds, they should be allowed to, like anyone else. Standing up for what you believe in? That’s not a ‘flex’ — it’s as American as my Aunt Edna’s Fourth of July potato salad!”
Of course, Andy has been one of the countless celebs who publicly supported Kamala Harris in her historic presidential run. And he’s clearly not here for people who think fame means forfeiting your right to an opinion. Andy Cohen, true to form, reminded everyone that yes, celebs have opinions too, and yes, they’re more than just red carpet accessories.
If there’s one takeaway here, it’s this: don’t try to silence Andy Cohen on his own turf.
