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Andy Richter Urges Comedians to Resist Trump's Attacks

11/22/2025

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Andy Richter, comedian, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on late-night hosts in an Entertainment Weekly interview.
He said he and Conan O'Brien would vocally oppose Trump's actions if they were still on air.
Richter urged current late-night hosts not to back down but to intensify their resistance.
He described Trump's behavior as insecurity and weakness and noted that his comments reflect a broader sentiment among comedians on free speech.

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Andy Richter, comedian, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on late-night hosts in an Entertainment Weekly interview.
He said he and Conan O'Brien would vocally oppose Trump's actions if they were still on air.
Richter urged current late-night hosts not to back down but to intensify their resistance.
He described Trump's behavior as insecurity and weakness and noted that his comments reflect a broader sentiment among comedians on free speech.