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TV Line reports:
Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer is doing a renovation on his reputation after a controversial Fox News interview where he compared unemployed bar and restaurant workers to “hungry dogs.” Taffer apologized on Friday after video of his interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham went viral.
In the interview, Taffer and Ingraham blamed COVID-era unemployment benefits for staffing issues in the bar and restaurant industry. “I had a friend in the military who trains military dogs,” Taffer offered.
“They only feed a military dog at night, because a hungry dog is an obedient dog. Well, if we are not causing people to be hungry to work, then we’re providing them with all the meals they need sitting at home. These benefits make absolutely no sense to us.”
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Regarding an interview I did yesterday, I want to sincerely apologize for using a terrible analogy in reference to the unemployment situation. That was not my intention and I greatly regret it. 1 of 2
— Jon Taffer (@jontaffer) August 13, 2021
My comment was an unfortunate attempt to express a desire for our lives to return to normal. I recognize this has been a challenging year for everyone, and I am eager for the hospitality industry to come back stronger than ever. 2 of 2
— Jon Taffer (@jontaffer) August 13, 2021
Laura Ingraham’s net worth: $40 million
Jon Taffer’s net worth: $14 million
As our economic system continues to fall apart, rich conservatives are advocating for survival of the fittest.
This is called a FAILED ideology.pic.twitter.com/Ynk62b1kwy
— Jen Perelman (@JENFL23) August 13, 2021