Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers Tell Fans Not to Donate to Jasmine Crockett

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers urged their audience not to donate to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign, arguing that the move would be a strategic mistake for Democratic voters.

Web Desk | January 10, 2026

Actors and podcast hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers have sparked political debate after urging their audience not to financially support Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign in Texas.

Speaking on their Las Culturistas podcast, Rogers warned viewers that donating to Crockett would be a waste of money, a sentiment Yang immediately supported. Rogers argued that Crockett is already too politically defined to succeed in a statewide race, particularly in a deeply competitive Texas environment.

Rogers compared Crockett’s chances to those of former candidate Beto O’Rourke, noting that if O’Rourke could not win a Senate seat in Texas, Crockett would face even greater difficulty. He stressed that his criticism was not personal, but strategic, based on his belief that the Democratic Party needs candidates who are less politically boxed in.

The discussion expanded into a broader reflection on past Democratic campaigns. Yang said he now regrets strongly backing Hillary Clinton in 2016, while Rogers suggested that earlier support was driven by emotional and cultural momentum rather than long term political effectiveness.

Both hosts expressed concern that the party continues to rely on candidates they view as establishment figures. Rogers said he believes future Democratic success depends on fresh energy and candidates who are not already tightly labeled by voters..

Rogers mentioned Texas Democrat James Talarico as an example of a potential alternative, describing him as less defined and therefore more adaptable in a shifting political climate.

Crockett has faced criticism from both political sides since announcing her Senate bid in 2025. Vice President J* V**** previously questioned her authenticity during a public appearance, remarks Crockett later described as racially motivated during a televised interview.

Entertainment Weekly has reached out to Crockett’s office for comment regarding the podcast remarks.

The comments from Yang and Rogers highlight growing divisions within progressive circles about strategy, leadership, and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of future national elections.