The son of Hollywood superstars Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones has hit again at MAGA mouthpiece Scott Jennings for specializing in who his dad and mom are relatively than the politics they argued over throughout a reside TV debate.
Dylan Douglas, 25, who describes himself as an “activist and media personality,” had clashed with pundit Jennings, 48, over the federal government shutdown, SNAP meals advantages, and the Affordable Care Act throughout a Nov. 10 NCS panel.
With Zeta-Jones, 56, and Michael Douglas, 81, reportedly “furious” that the controversy “crossed a line,” Jennings joked that he’d apologize to the Welsh-born, Oscar-winning Chicago star—however solely “over a nice seafood dinner.”
In an emailed assertion to the Daily Beast, Dylan Douglas stated, “I was shocked and slightly flattered, that Scott Jennings still cared so much about our conversation three weeks after it happened.
“I heard so many nasty things about the guy before going on the show, but in person found him to be very pleasant.
“The fact that almost a month later, he’s attacking me on who my parents are, rather than the difference we may have politically, is disappointing.”
Douglas added, “I understand he just released a book, maybe this is part of his promotional effort? Regardless, I wish him and his book well.”
Jennings’ A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization got here out Nov. 18.
The MAGA commentator held a launch occasion in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night time with little signal of celeb or glamour.
Claims that Zeta-Jones and Wall Street star Douglas—who has gained two Academy Awards and 5 Golden Globes—have been “furious” and able to “blacklist” NCS had originated in gossip columnist Rob Shuter’s Substack.
But a spokeswoman for the couple informed the Daily Beast on Tuesday that the rumor was “news to them,” including, “They support accurate reporting, which this rumor isn’t.”
Jennings additionally informed McCain that Douglas was “really nice off the air” and stated he hoped he’d return.
The Daily Beast has contacted Jennings for remark.