Podcasters Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan issued an apology on Saturday after drawing criticism for laughing at a social media post that joked about exhuming the body of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The hosts of the "I've Had It" podcast made the remarks during their Thursday episode while discussing reactions to the 2026 midterm election results.
During the segment, Welch and Sullivan read aloud social media posts that mocked conservative positions on various issues. One post referenced abortion, and another joked about inventing new pronouns. The podcasters laughed as they read the comments, with Welch praising the authors as "patriots."
The hosts specifically laughed at a post stating, "We're digging up Charlie Kirk and doing it again." Kirk, a conservative influencer, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University in September 2025.
In their apology posted on Instagram, Welch and Sullivan acknowledged their reaction was insensitive. "Whatever our political differences, there is nothing funny about gun violence," they stated. "We’ve long supported common-sense gun safety reform."
As a demonstration of their commitment to gun safety, the podcasters announced they had made a donation to Everytown for Gun Safety. "We'll keep using our platforms to fight for the safety of all Americans," their statement read.
Earlier in the broadcast, the podcasters had made comments about the perpetrator of Kirk's murder, Tyler Robinson, suggesting without evidence that he supported former President Trump. Robinson is unaffiliated with a political party and has not voted in the past two general elections, according to voter registration records.
The podcasters' remarks drew criticism from various commentators. Conservative activist Riley Gaines called the hosts "ghouls" who "celebrate your death, laugh uncontrollably, and still be fully convinced they’re the ‘good guys.’" Influencer Collin Rugg echoed this sentiment, stating, "They will celebrate your death, laugh uncontrollably, and still be fully convinced they’re the ‘good guys.’" Media Research Center President David Bozell suggested that if companies stopped sponsoring "gutter trash," such content would cease to exist.
Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff criticized Welch and Sullivan, noting that they are often presented as voices for the Democratic Party despite their critical stance toward Democrats. He argued that their offensive remarks overshadowed the party's midterm election victories and that they were not helping the Democratic cause but rather hijacking attention.