Michael Rapaport is trending due to his recent announcement regarding his candidacy for mayor of New York City in 2029. This announcement has garnered significant attention, as it positions him as a notable contender in a high-profile political race, attracting over 20,000 searches. His decision to enter the political arena, especially in a city as influential as New York, is sparking interest from both fans and political observers.
Recent news articles highlight Rapaport’s criticism of fellow candidate Zohran Mamdani, which may have further fueled public curiosity about his campaign strategies and viewpoints. The framing of his candidacy as a challenge to existing political figures adds an engaging dimension to the story, prompting a surge in public interest.
Moreover, Rapaport’s presence in the entertainment industry, along with his status as a well-known actor, boosts the visibility of his campaign. His reputation likely contributes to greater media coverage and public discussions, resulting in heightened search activity around his name.
In addition to his political ambitions, Rapaport’s recent appearance in the media, including his involvement in the reality show “The Traitors,” also keeps him in the public eye and likely influences the volume of searches related to him. This combination of political announcement and ongoing media presence ensures that there is substantial public interest in his upcoming campaign.
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>!Rob C voting for him to be banished even though he very likely did not think it was him feels like he knows what the audience wants. It’s gonna win him some hearts!<
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I literally shouted “YES Rob!” I’m so sad though. I can’t say I won’t watch the rest of this season, coz I obviously will, but this is a nightmare.
T
He pretty much stated even if he wasn’t a traitor, he was an awful faithful that was interfering with their ability to ID the real traitors, so he had to go.
R
Still boycotting this season because of him and Colton. Casting needs to learn a lesson.
A
Is he problematic too???
R
He stalked and harassed his ex from the Bachelor after she broke it off with him.
B
Bruh when he made that comment in his talking head about >!being able to turn on being cold and calculated or some shit!< It made me sick. Like that man abused his ex girlfriend to the point where she was scared for her life. I don't buy his aw shucks bs and am perfectly aware of what he's capable of.
B
That’s when I turned it off last night. Mainly because I was already on my 4th rant about Rappaport and Colton and I didn’t need to ramp up my blood pressure more. But that comment made me sick. I absolutely fucking hate that they have a platform right now.
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Ewwww noooo 💩 !!!
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Not even just “after” she broke it off with him. He created a fake phone number and account and pretended to be a dangerous stalker threatening himself AND her as a way to bond over the trauma. When she found out it was him and he didn’t succeed in gaslighting her, she then broke up with him and at that point he began to ACTUALLY stalk and harass her. He’s a legitimate horrible person.
C
Adding he allegedly put a tracker in her car without her knowing. That detail makes my skin crawl.
C
I’m capable of empathy and of understanding that Colton was likely struggling mentally being closeted and going through a horrible breakup. It doesn’t justify his behavior, but it certainly means he shouldn’t be equated with Michael Rapaport. 🙄
R
I didn’t say that they’re the same. Just that they both suck in their individual ways.
C
I’ll go out on a limb and say that someone who makes terribly regrettable choices in the throes of a severe sexual-repression-related trauma response does not necessarily “suck” as a person.
O
I’d say the woman who he harassed would have harsher words for his actions than “terribly regrettable” Being given a platform is a privilege. He doesn’t deserve one.
C
Well of course she would, “terribly regrettable” are the words of an impartial observer capable of empathy. I wouldn’t expect the victim of those actions to be impartial nor expect her to have empathy for someone who did such things.
O
He could have been single and in the closet. He chose to get engaged and harass a woman for months during and after their relationship. He chose to involve another person and emotionally manipulate them because he was too weak to live his truth in a climate where that truth would be rightfully celebrated. I have no sympathy for him. He is a trash person and would have faded into the obscurity he deserves if he hadn’t married his sugar daddy that works in entertainment. Boohoo you’re gay. It’s 2026. It’s not brave to come out. It’s just normal.
C
Oh! Homophobia! Blocking you now. Edit: For those who have *trouble* comprehending… >Boohoo you’re gay. It’s 2026. It’s not brave to come out. It’s just normal. Is definitely homophobia! Hope that helps. Edit 2: It’s blatant denial that there are people who still struggle with coming out for a variety of reasons, especially religious and political circumstances. That is blatant homophobia. Edit 3: To the person who keeps blocking me and unblocking me just to respond to this same comment (lol): Yes, because I endured and overcame a traumatic coming out experience, that means I am “projecting.” It’s called empathy. I hope you stop self-hating.
M
Do you know what you’re defending? He stalked and harassed someone and has restraining orders against him. I know plenty of closeted people who never repeatedly did awful stuff like that. You can be closeted and a bad person.
C
I’m not defending his actions, I’m asking for empathy for the person. I also know plenty of people (myself included) who had pretty terrible trauma responses to the sorts of things that come with being closeted.
M
He does not deserve empathy in this case and I think it’s really awful and strange that you’d defend someone who purposefully inflicted trauma on another person
C
Sorry you think empathy is strange. I hope you become a better person.
H
See I’m torn, because while I absolutely HATE Michael rapport. I really fucking love Ron funches. My hope is he is a traitor and murder rapport right away
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I’m thinking he would be an easy kill because everyone hates him. But also good for the traitors to keep around, because everyone hates him. Ugh
M
He was cast to create chaos. Take it for what it is worth.
T
The fact that he was cast on this show at all is a fucking travesty
L
I blame Andy Cohen for that. He’s always on his show proclaiming his love for the Housewives so of course they’re going to cast him on a show that features multiple ones.
T
The only thing Andy loves more than reality TV is platforming horrible men
D
It’s rage bait, right?????? Nobody seems to like him on the show either
T
They took the totally wrong lesson away from why Sandoval ended up making good content last season and decided to hire an even bigger scumbag
T
Sandoval cheated on his girlfriend. Michael is a literal scumbag, racist, Zionist and all around POS. They are not the same.
T
Almost like I explicitly say that one is worse
R
Not watching until he’s gone, or might just skip this season since they put a psycho like him on.
C
he’s getting a lot of screentime, so don’t blame you at all for that
R
I do not understand peacock trying to help rebuild his image, it’s disgusting.
E
I agree he probably shouldn’t have been cast in the first place but they definitely are not trying to help his image, he comes off like a douche every time he’s on screen and they know that. It’s not like Tom last season where he was portrayed as endearing
M
I hate that he was cast but I don’t think peacock is trying to help rebuild his image. He is very clearly getting an accurate edit that shows him as the loud mouth classless dolt that he is. They show everyone immediately hating him and him being completely uncouth.
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Right, I was thinking how is Peacock rebranding his image? He is not doing himself any favors with the way he’s been acting on the show. Lol
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Kristen’s face when he shouted THATS DOO DOO at breakfast was priceless
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I’m blocked from commenting on the original thread but I’ll just say I’m not homophobic. I have total acceptance of lgbtq+. Colton being a try hard loser creep is not because he is gay. Him looking like a puffy cabbage patch kid doll come to life is not because he is gay. I can dislike a gay person and think they are an abusive stalker without being homophobic. I can support gay people without putting them on a pedestal. I think that is actually the opposite of normalizing it. As a woman I have grown weary of the casual misogyny of gay men being excused. Normalizing misogyny of gay men is no less harmful than normalizing the misogyny of straight men.
S
As a gay person fuck Colton
S
Chrissy blocked me too then edited it to look like I was blocking her to further the victimhood.. even called me a self hating gay because I defended you.
O
I appreciate your response and understanding that saying coming out is normal was a supportive statement and not homophobic. There are several queer people on this season that are great representation for the community. Colton is not one of them.
S
Exactly.. he’s a stalker and an abuser and got away with it. We should not celebrate this man.
O
Clocking in to say, as a lesbian, I absolutely fucking hate Colton. Him lamenting that he can flip on a switch knowing what he’s done absolutely disgusts me.
H
Yup. Not watching till he’s gone. Peacock isn’t getting my money while he’s on.
C
I won’t watch this season until I know he is gone.
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Tiffany aligning herself with the worst person ever. And then targeting gamers for being gamers, when she herself is a gamer. Not sure how well she did on her show, if she won or not… but she’s gotta be the least perceptive gamer I’ve ever seen on this show. Not necessarily the worst. Just the least perceptive. I need Michael gone. He’s disgusting. Why is he even there?
T
Didn’t she pull Rob C immediately to make a gamers alliance too? I have a really hard time understanding why they’re going after each other so early on especially when they’re CLEARLY the biggest targets
S
Not watching till he is gone. Absolute 💩💩💩
Additional Sources:
The Hill – Actor Michael Rapaport says he’s running for NYC mayor in 2029
