Carolla says Cuomo texted him over retweeted COVID clip

Comedian Adam Carolla revealed on his podcast that former CNN host Chris Cuomo privately contacted him to express displeasure after Carolla shared an old clip of Cuomo's COVID-19 commentary. The exchange highlights the enduring tensions surrounding public figures' roles during the pandemic.

The interaction began when Carolla retweeted a clip from Cuomo's former show on July 29, 2026. The video, originally from September 2020, showed Cuomo criticizing Dr. Scott Atlas and others for questioning public health guidance on masking and social distancing, with Cuomo warning that Thanksgiving gatherings could be fatal for the elderly. Carolla added the caption, "This aged nicely."

According to Carolla, Cuomo texted him in response, asking, "What's up, bro? Like, what are you doing?" Carolla discussed the message during his podcast episode released around August 17, 2026. He told his audience he responded directly to Cuomo, stating, "I'm just retweeting what you said."

Carolla then elaborated on his reply to Cuomo, criticizing the former anchor's pandemic-era commentary. "Listen everybody, you said a lot of stupid s*** during COVID, and I got a lot of s*** foisted on me thanks to people...