Posted on 07/07/2026 5:29:41 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
The comedian, who has visited Israel nine times in the last few years, says hostage families and firsthand experience reshaped his view of Trump
Michael Rapaport is detailing how his perspective on President Donald Trump changed in the wake of a global crisis.
During an episode of Jamie Kennedy's podcast, "Hate To Break It To Ya," the 56-year-old comedian opened up about how his perspective on Trump has evolved over time, including what prompted him to move away from derogatory name-calling and adopt a more respectful tone.
"You were mad at Trump. Now you're cool with Trump?" Kennedy asked.
"Yeah," Rapaport responded. "But I have problems, and he's far from not being … infuriating."
Rapaport said that after Hamas attacked Israel and abducted hundreds of hostages, his views began to shift.
"After Oct. 7, I realized the magnitude and scope of the hostage situation, and it was between cadaver Joe Biden and Trump and Kamala … I knew that the only way that those hostages who were being held for weeks and then months and then a year, I knew that the only chance would be [Trump]."
"Why I don't insult him now, and I could insult him and I could be derogatory towards him, is because for me, simply getting the hostages home was enough for me to not ... be disrespectful."
Rapaport, who said he's been to Israel nine times in the past two and a half years, said his advocacy has opened his eyes.
"The exposure and the enlightenment and the conversations I had with the hostage families, the reality that I saw, it's worth it for me to not...
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There is nothing like President Trump.
He is not always right, but knows how to deal with bad guys. (Both Ways)
“I knew that the only way that those hostages who were being held for weeks and then months and then a year, I knew that the only chance would be [Trump].”
Very true. I thank god that President Trump won.
So he’s an anti Trump asshole, who has modified his positions because of all the “heavy lifting” Trump has been doing on behalf of Israel.
Once the air clears, he’ll be back to bashing Trump and MAGA because that’s what his fans & followers want.
I wouldn’t be so harsh, FRiend. We have to have the grace and understanding to allow people to change their minds.
Indeed. Fair weather douche dork.
Rapaport also told Kennedy that years ago, when he first began publicly insulting Trump, “I wasn’t as informed, plugged in, educated as I am about politics, world politics … I think it’s great to admit when you were wrong, uninformed, misinformed and spoke out of turn.”
He also said he is going to run for mayor against Mamdani in 2029.
He’s an obnoxious walking herpes sore. He doesn’t help the cause.
Sid Rosenberg cured him of TDS.
He’s a comedian? I know Kathy Griffin and Sarah Silverman (falsely) call themselves that but I never knew this guy claimed to be. They’re all D-list regardless.
Forgive your enemies.
Never forget their names.
That is probably good advice, FRiend...:)
Zohran the Moron - that's perfect -- a great line. Maybe he can win this one - - and thankful he's come around on Trump.
It sure took a whole lot for him to come around and see what’s plain for half the country to see.
He’s a rare specimen, unfortunately. And I bet he still votes for Democrats.
Well said.
Exactly.
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