Olbermann Apologizes After Threatening Scott Jennings

Former ESPN and MSNBC host Keith Olbermann posted then-deleted messages on X aimed at CNN commentator Scott Jennings — including “You’re next, motherfucker” — during an exchange over Jimmy Kimmel’s remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and screenshots of the messages were shared publicly. Jennings flagged the posts to the FBI by tagging Director Kash Patel; the FBI declined to comment on any potential investigation. Olbermann issued a public apology saying he “apologize[s] without reservation,” that his responses could be misinterpreted as a threat, and that he condemns political violence, adding he replaced the original posts with clarified language saying he meant Jennings’ career, not his life. The incident came amid broader backlash over Olbermann’s inflammatory comments about Sinclair Broadcast Group and Charlie Kirk and against the backdrop of debate over Kimmel’s suspension and later reinstatement. Representatives for Olbermann and some agencies did not immediately comment as the controversy drew cross‑political criticism.