Bill Murray, the legendary comedian and actor, made waves during his recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, where he shared a surprising take on journalism, bias, and even Richard Nixon. While the interview covered a wide range of topics, one particular moment has gone viral—Murray’s scathing remarks about Bob Woodward’s book Wired, which chronicled the life and death of his close friend and fellow SNL alum, John Belushi.
Murray didn’t hold back his frustration with the book, revealing that he only got through about five pages before wanting to set it on fire. His main issue? He believed the book was riddled with inaccuracies, particularly when it came to how it portrayed Belushi. “If this is what he writes about my friend that I’ve known for half of my adult life—which is completely inaccurate—talking to the people of the outer circle getting the story, what the hell could they have done to Nixon?” Murray said.
And that’s when he dropped the line that’s setting social media ablaze. “Oh my God, they framed Nixon.”
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Now, was Murray joking? Probably. But was he also making a deeper point about journalistic bias? Absolutely. The comedian acknowledged that he didn’t read the entire book, but the first few pages alone were enough to make him skeptical of everything Woodward had written—not just about Belushi, but about Nixon, too. “Those five pages, I went, ‘If he did this to Belushi, what he did to Nixon is probably soiled for me, too.’”
For those unfamiliar, Bob Woodward is most famous for his reporting on the Watergate scandal, which ultimately led to Nixon’s resignation. His work, along with Carl Bernstein’s, has long been considered a gold standard in investigative journalism. But Murray’s comments tap into a broader concern—how much of what we accept as fact is shaped by media narratives that may not always be fair or accurate?
Murray’s comments struck a chord because they highlight a growing skepticism toward mainstream journalism. Whether it’s politics, entertainment, or historical events, the media often builds narratives based on selective sources, and once a story is cemented in the public consciousness, it’s hard to challenge.
The entire interview with Rogan is worth watching, but this moment in particular stands out. Murray’s perspective, shaped by personal experience, serves as a reminder that even the most “trusted” reporters are still human—and often, their version of events isn’t the whole truth.
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