Cam Harless, a YouTube podcast host, posted a sexist tweet that has sparked outrage among Washington Post journalists.
The YouTube podcast host whose sexist message was reposted by a Washington Post reporter, igniting a Twitter tempest that included two other newsroom journalists, has pledged to keep delivering stupid jokes and harassing Karens.
On Wednesday, Cam Harless, co-host of the podcast called The Mad Ones, commented in the Spectator that he doesn’t feel Washington Post political reporter David Weigel should be penalized for retweeting his joke on the first day of Pride Month.
Felicia Sonmez, a reporter for the Washington Post, slammed her paper when one of her coworkers retweeted a tweet denigrating women.
What Did Cam Harless Say?
“Every girl is bi,” Cam Harless wrote on a Twitter post. “You just have to figure out if it’s polar or sexual.”
When reporter David Weigel retweeted Cam’s tweet, the situation turned heated.
Washington Post reporter Felicia Sonmez expressed her disappointment when she learned about the retweet by colleague reporter David Weigel.
“Fantastic to work at a news outlet where retweets like this are allowed!” she said sharing the screenshot of the tweet.
The Post suspended reporter Dave Weigel for a month for retweeting an inartful joke. https://t.co/04NuA1pwgu
— National Review (@NRO) June 7, 2022
Following the controversy, Weigel later apologized and removed the retweet from his Twitter profile.
“It’s weird to see someone else apologize for something you tweeted,” Harless, the original author of the tweet, wrote in response to Weigel’s apology, calling it “grim af.”
Youtuber Cam Harless Sexist Comment led To Washington Post Controversy
Cam Harless, the YouTube podcaster who made the “sexist” remark, sparked a significant debate in the Washington Post.
After David Weigel’s retweet, the topic has become a hot issue in recent times. Following the issue, he was reportedly suspended from the paper for one month without pay.
“Editors have made clear to the staff that the tweet was reprehensible and demanding language or actions like that will not be tolerated,” Washington Post Chief Communications Officer Kris Coratti reported.
Making a formal apology, Weigel wrote, “I just removed a retweet of an offensive joke. I apologize and did not mean to cause any harm.”
Another Post reporter, Jose Del Real, chastised Sonmez for not treating the situation quietly.
After a Twitter spat between Sonmez and Del Real over the weekend, Post executive editor Sally Buzbee sent a note to staffers urging that they “treat each other with respect and kindness.”
Cam Harless Wikipedia & Age
Cam Harless is a YouTuber best known for co-hosting “The Mad Ones,” a podcast. He’s the buzz of the town right now, due to his sexiest tweet, which caused a discussion in the Washington Post.
Harless claims that the controversy has brought him additional new Twitter followers and “a handful of subscriptions to my weekly podcast.”
Harless must be in his late thirties based on his appearance. His exact age and date of birth are unknown.
Cam Harless’ Twitter account is reachable as @hamcarless and has over 3K followers. His Twitter bio states that he currently resides in Florida, United States.