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Jerry O'Connell's Kamala Harris Joke Sparks Family Outrage

3/18/2026

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Summary

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Actor Jerry O’Connell revealed on Bill Maher’s podcast that wife Rebecca Romijn and their 17-year-old twins became physical with him after he criticized Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign strategy.
The exchange occurred on election night when he noted a lack of planning in Harris’s campaign, sparking outrage in his ultra-liberal household.
O’Connell quipped that he must watch his words because three people in his home would be angry at any joke.

History

Historical Context

The 2020 United States Presidential Election, held on November 3, saw Joe Biden defeat incumbent Donald Trump, marking a significant political shift. Biden received over 81 million votes, the highest in U.S. history, while Kamala Harris became the first female vice president. This election highlighted deep societal divisions, as Trump's refusal to concede led to widespread claims of fraud and culminated in the January 6 Capitol attack.

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Story summary

Actor Jerry O’Connell revealed on Bill Maher’s podcast that wife Rebecca Romijn and their 17-year-old twins became physical with him after he criticized Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign strategy.
The exchange occurred on election night when he noted a lack of planning in Harris’s campaign, sparking outrage in his ultra-liberal household.
O’Connell quipped that he must watch his words because three people in his home would be angry at any joke.

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