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The Short Version
Donald Trump was a frequent guest on The Howard Stern Show during the 1990s and 2000s. After Trump entered presidential politics, past show clips resurfaced as campaign talking points. Stern publicly supported Hillary Clinton in 2016, declined an invitation to speak at the Republican National Convention, and criticized Trump's presidency, while Trump later accused Stern of going woke.
Latest Development
Stern show format changes reported amid ongoing political commentary
Reports detailed staff layoffs and a reduction in weekly original broadcasts for The Howard Stern Show following earlier industry speculation surrounding Stern's political commentary and contract terms.
July 14, 2026 · Reported
The Beef
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Beef timeline
July 14, 2026
Stern show format changes reported amid ongoing political commentary
ReportedReports detailed staff layoffs and a reduction in weekly original broadcasts for The Howard Stern Show following earlier industry speculation surrounding Stern's political commentary and contract terms.
Source ↗September 19, 2024
Trump criticizes Stern during television interview
Public statementAppearing on Fox News's Gutfeld!, Trump said Stern had 'changed' and 'went woke,' claiming Stern's ratings had suffered as a result of taking an anti-Trump stance.
Source ↗May 13, 2019
Stern addresses Trump relationship on Good Morning America
Public statementHoward Stern stated in an interview that Trump was an 'open book' during his radio appearances, adding that their relationship cooled after Stern declined to speak at the Republican National Convention and supported Hillary Clinton.
Source ↗2002
Trump comments on Iraq War during Stern show appearance
Public statementDuring an appearance on The Howard Stern Show on the anniversary of September 11, Trump responded 'Yeah ... I guess so' when asked by Stern if he supported invading Iraq.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Active. The former frequent guest and radio host remain at odds, with Trump publicly criticizing Stern's political shift and Stern expressing opposition to Trump's political platform.
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Sources
- 1.SourceStern show format changes reported amid ongoing political commentary · Jul 14, 2026
- 2.SourceTrump criticizes Stern during television interview · Sep 19, 2024
- 3.SourceStern addresses Trump relationship on Good Morning America · May 13, 2019
- 4.SourceTrump comments on Iraq War during Stern show appearance ·
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