Former President Donald Trump once again teed up radio host Howard Stern this week, labeling him a “beta male” for his October 8, 2024, with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump commented on his Truth Social platform, criticizing Stern for “SOFTBALL questions” during their New York sit-down. Trump stated, “Howard made a fool of himself on his low-rated radio show,” adding that Stern “looked like a real fool working so hard to make a totally incompetent and ill-equipped person look as good as possible.”
Trump mentioned that he had distanced himself from Howard quite some time ago, similar to many others, and that he has since received recognition for his sound judgment.
Once allies, Trump and Stern’s camaraderie began in the 1990s, with Trump frequently appearing on The Howard Stern Show to riff on everything from his personal life to his business exploits. Back then, Stern relished Trump’s unfiltered bravado, and Trump enjoyed Stern’s shock-jock style, a bond fueled by Trump’s willingness to dish about sex, money, and fame without restraint.
During the interview, Stern and Harris discussed various topics, including Stern’s fallout with Trump. The rift grew after he refused to introduce Trump at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Stern declined, saying, “Donald, I can’t. I’m voting for Hillary Clinton.” Trump became very upset and responded with a repeated “no, no, no, no, no,” after which Stern noted that Trump began to dislike him intensely.
Stern has since become one of Trump’s harshest critics, openly deriding him and his supporters. Earlier this year, Stern didn’t mince words, calling Trump voters “stupid” and dismissing Trump as “unserious.”
Trump responded by branding Stern as “woke,” adding that he had “lost his friends and much of his audience,” and dismissing him as a “broken weirdo, unattractive both inside and out.”
Stern has expressed disbelief at Trump’s continued influence, stating, “I just don’t know how this election is even close.”
Harris’s interview with Stern marks one of many recent appearances as she works to appeal to broader audiences ahead of the upcoming election.