Another Trump-loving pundit just learned the hard way that it’s not acceptable to use their platform to attack the teens who survived the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Last week, right-wing radio host Jamie Allman threatened to sodomize 17-year-old Parkland survivor David Hogg with a hot poker for advocating for gun control.
Allman tweeted that he was “getting ready to ram a hot poker” up the “ass” of the Parkland massacre survivor.
“When we kick their ass they all like to claim we’re drunk. I’ve been hanging out getting ready to ram a hot poker up David Hogg’s ass tomorrow. Busing working. Preparing,” he said in a since-deleted tweet.
Since then, a boycott movement has convinced three advertisers to pull out of Allman’s shows. He hosts a morning show at 97.1 FM and The Allman Report on ABC-affiliated station KDNL.
Missouri state Rep. Stacey Newman was one of the outspoken critics of Allman.
“We demand advertisers stop being complicit,” Newman wrote. “Stop supporting an adult who spews such hate.”
The three companies that have pulled their advertising are The Gellman Team, a real estate group, PALM Health, and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.
Thanks @staceynewman for bringing this to our attention. Upon further investigation, our franchise partner has stopped its advertising. Thank you again for your concern.
— Ruth's Chris (@RuthsChris) April 6, 2018
People, your voices work!@TheGellmanTeam has responded to the cruel attacks on kids by #JamieAllman on @971FMTalk. Pulling their $$$.
Great work, @drewmanshow @ProgWomen
Sign Petition here to remove more companies – https://t.co/5JDqSkwEzT pic.twitter.com/HKcF99ZOoS— RepStaceyNewman (@staceynewman) April 6, 2018
This is a most unfortunate situation and what has taken place is contrary to PALM Health's core values. We have contacted the radio station not only to voice our concern, but we have also stopped advertising on Jamie Allman's show.
— PALM Health (@PalmHealthSTL) April 6, 2018
