Former “Football Night In America” host Bob Costas made a lot of people upset after he called Donald Trump’s base a “toxic cult” on Saturday. Costas, known for being a sports commentator, was a guest on CNN this weekend.
Bob Costas took a shot at Donald Trump’s base.
Costas took shots at both Trump and President Joe Biden. Costas thinks Biden lacks the acuity to defeat Trump in November. As discussed previously on GH, Costas made a bold statement about Trump and his fanbase:
Costas is now branching out into politics. According to a transcription of Costas’ appearance by Gabriel Hays with Fox News, Costas called Trump “disgraceful” and said his followers were like a “toxic cult” to believe he should run the country again:
Pulling no punches, he said, “He is by far the most disgraceful figure in modern presidential history. He’s only become more disgraceful since 2016 and since 2020. He is a bubbling cauldron of loathsome traits.”
Costas then added that only a cult would believe that Trump is fit for office.
“You have to be in the throes of some sort of toxic delusion and in a toxic cult to believe that Donald Trump has ever been, in any sense, emotionally, psychologically, intellectually, or ethically fit to be President of the United States,” he said, adding, “But his supporters are locked in on that.”
People react to Costas’ comments on Donald Trump and his base
Some people agreed with Costas. But many people felt Costas should stick to sports. Here is a sample of the comments directed at Costas after Saturday’s interview.
Bob Costas doesn't "torch" anyone. That requires a level of relevance.
— Toxic Something Podcast – w/ Keith Burgin (@KeithBurgin) February 26, 2024
Thank you Bob! Well said.
— Andrew K (@AndrewK22704219) February 26, 2024
Call him what you will, but there was minimal global conflict and you actually had a southern border whilst he was President.
— Marshall Brentnall (@MarshBrentnall) February 26, 2024
Not only does Bobby not know sports, but apparently he doesn't know politics either.
— Robby Anthony (@Cosmic_Ranter) February 26, 2024
A sportscaster on CNN giving political thoughts? Who's next, Bob Uecker? Chris Berman?
— Hot Rodd (@HotRodd01) February 26, 2024
Bob Costas is the best.
— Brett Wellman (@kg4klr) February 26, 2024
Costas’s shelf life ended in the early 90s, hes irrelevant
— WolverineLarry (@Larry31192981) February 26, 2024
Why is Bob Costas on TV talking politics?
— P01135809 is toast (@jlsomebodyMN) February 26, 2024
BRAVO! Thanks Bob! 👏🏽👏🏽
— Bethanie Cabral (@Bethanie_Cabral) February 26, 2024
Yes we are toxic … but only towards people like you. Get use to it
— 🇺🇸 Carl 🇺🇸 (@CarlJayShaver) February 26, 2024
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