In a stunning twist that could only be scripted by a sitcom writer with a penchant for absurdity, “Flagrant” podcast host Andrew Schulz has been caught in a political soap opera. This once-ardent Trump supporter, who cast his vote for the orange-tinted reality star over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, is now publicly expressing feelings of betrayal. “I feel like I got duped,” Schulz lamented, as if he just realized the magician’s not really making the rabbit disappear, just shoving it into a larger hat.
“People slide into my DMs like, ‘Look what your boy’s up to!’” Schulz mused, adding, “I didn’t sign up for this political version of bait-and-switch.” His plea? “He’s done the exact opposite of everything I voted for!” It’s almost as if Schulz expected a cookbook from a chef who only serves frozen dinners. There goes the dream of cutting down on military spending; instead, Trump has apparently decided that funding wars is the new black.
Schulz does admit he isn’t wearing rose-colored glasses. He knows that politicians can be as trustworthy as a raccoon in a garbage can. Yet he seems keenly aware that Trump is not just your run-of-the-mill politician; he’s taken the art of flip-flopping to Olympic levels. “I don’t want to be too cynical,” Schulz quipped, “but I’m starting to wonder: can they do anything at all?” This realization feels like a kid finally discovering that Santa Claus is just a guy in a red suit, sitting on a throne of lies.
For those who might have missed the drama, Trump once graced the “Flagrant” podcast stage like the self-proclaimed King of Comedy, drawing a whopping 9.6 million views. Schulz, now branded a “right-wing MAGA lunatic” as if it were a new flavor of ice cream, had his doubts about granting Trump a platform. Yet he conveniently brushed off the idea that it might influence the election, although he wouldn’t bat an eyelash if people thought otherwise. “America had made their minds up,” he declared, as if sound judgment isn’t the first victim of a reality TV presidency.
In his latest podcast episode, Schulz reflects on why Trump’s fanbase is a curious mix of loyalty and delusion. “When the status quo is about as appealing as lukewarm potato salad, voters are ready to give the outsider a chance,” he theorized. “Maybe Trump will end the wars or finally investigate Epstein!” It turns out, choosing hope over experience doesn’t always yield a happy ending—or even a mediocre one.
So, where does this leave Andrew Schulz? Deep in the labyrinth of political disappointment, holding a flashlight made of irony, while wondering if we’ll ever get to see this promised land or just a mirage of it. As he bundles his hopes and expectations, one thing is clear: finding a politician who sticks to their promises is like searching for a unicorn in a grocery store. Spoiler alert: they don’t exist.
Want to see this existential crisis unfold? Check out the full “Flagrant” episode below, where the laughs are plenty and the political revelations are free of charge, unlike some political promises we know all too well.
