Jay Leno Defends Nonpartisan Comedy Amid Criticism Over Political Jokes

Leno says he gets ‘beat up’ rhetorically for refusing to go political but refuses to alienate Trump audiences

"I mean, Johnny and I used to pride ourselves on making fun of both sides equally. Now I get beaten up for that. But OK, that's all right," Leno said.

Beloved TV Personality Jay Leno Says He Still Is Inspired By Johnny Carson, And Refuses To Do What Woke Media Wants And Only Go After Republicans Like Trump - The American Tribune.com

Comedian and former “The Tonight Show” host Jay Leno is demonstrating a level of wisdom that not many other celebrities, particularly late-night talk show hosts, seem to have these days, by refusing to go political, a move that he claims has led to some vicious attacks against him. Leno revealed the criticism he’s been dealing [...]

Leno says he gets 'beat up' rhetorically for refusing to go political but refuses to alienate Trump audiences

Jay Leno says he faces criticism for keeping political comedy balanced in his stand-up, recalling how he and Johnny Carson made fun of both sides equally on late-night television.