ABC Mortified After Network Gets Fooled By Matt Walsh In ‘Am I Racist’ Movie
ABC found itself in an embarrassing situation after being fooled by conservative commentator Matt Walsh during the promotion of his new film, ‘Am I Racist?’ The network was tricked into giving a platform to Walsh, who posed as a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) expert, only for him to later reveal the film as a satirical takedown of DEI culture.
The incident occurred during a segment on ABC4’s Good Things Utah, where Walsh appeared in character as a DEI specialist. He gave a convincing interview, telling the hosts, “You are stretching out of your whiteness. You’re de-centering your whiteness,” which was met with enthusiasm by the show’s presenters.
However, the true nature of the film was later exposed, revealing that Walsh’s appearance was part of the broader critique of how DEI initiatives are often more focused on financial gain than genuine social change.
The film is billed as a satirical documentary in which Walsh transforms himself into a certified DEI expert. As the story unfolds, he exposes what he views as the hypocrisy behind corporate DEI programs. The movie has already received glowing reviews from conservative circles, with a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
WATCH:
.@MattWalshBlog to Good Things Utah from @abc4utah during @amiracist_movie:
“You are stretching out of your whiteness. You’re de-centering your whiteness.” pic.twitter.com/QsfxZ9UVI6
— Thomas Stevenson (@RealTStevenson) September 13, 2024
Walsh, known for his provocative stances on social issues, has been promoting the film heavily on his social media. ABC has yet to issue a formal statement in response to its inclusion by Walsh. Meanwhile, the trailer for ‘Am I Racist?’ continues to gain traction, especially among those critical of DEI initiatives.
LOL so awkward…
— Connor Boyack 📚 (@cboyack) September 13, 2024
Extraordinary!!!!
— Texas Bossy (@FriedScones) September 13, 2024
Asian woman stretching right on out of that whiteness😂
— Andrew Bragg (@AndrewBragg5555) September 13, 2024
