Conservative commentator and political comedian Steven Crowder has been in the news recently due to disturbing allegations of emotional abuse towards his pregnant wife, Hilary. (New York Post) A leaked video surfaced, showing Crowder berating his wife for not performing “wifely duties” and warning her to “f–king watch it.” (Insider) Crowder responded to the video, claiming that it was “misleadingly edited,” but the footage has still caused outrage online. (New York Post)
In addition to the video, Crowder has been criticized for implying that his wife shouldn’t have been allowed to divorce him. (Jezebel) The couple announced their divorce after nearly a decade of marriage, with Crowder saying it was a “horrendous” process. (Daily Mail) However, after the video of his verbal abuse towards his wife surfaced, Crowder was slammed by his former co-host, Dave Landau. (The US Sun)
The video in question shows Crowder sitting and smoking, while repeatedly forbidding his heavily pregnant wife from taking the car, and berating her for not completing tasks he deemed were her “wifely duties.” (The Mirror) The incident has been described as emotional abuse, and has sparked outrage both online and in the media. (Newsweek)
While Crowder has issued a public apology for his behavior, many are still calling for accountability and consequences for his actions. The incident highlights the issue of emotional abuse, and the harm it can cause within relationships. (Daily Mail) As the conversation continues, it is clear that this is a complex and important topic that requires ongoing attention and discussion.
