"On-Air Outburst": CNBC Host's Profane Slip-Up Leads to Emotional Outburst on Live Television
In a surprising turn of events, CNBC host Jim Cramer found himself in the hot seat this week after accidentally letting an expletive slip during a live broadcast. The incident occurred on Monday during CNBC's "Squawk on The Street," where Cramer was discussing President Trump's recent trade deals and the booming economy[1].
The f-bomb, uttered while discussing a trade deal framework between the US and UK that imposes a 15% tariff on most EU imports to the US, including cars, was quickly caught by viewers[2]. Cramer, realizing his mistake, cut himself off and expressed regret, saying, "Oh my God! I'm so sorry. I take it right back. That was bad"[1].
The incident sparked backlash, with some viewers criticizing Cramer for his language. However, many of his followers were generally forgiving, with some expressing support and love for him[3]. Cramer later issued a public apology, stating, "I apologize to all viewers. I was too effusive in making my point about the great economy we have," without further clarifying the comment[2].
During the segment, Cramer appeared to switch up his stance, telling viewers, "If you're in the stock market, if you care about your paycheck, you go with Trump"[4]. This comment, however, seems unrelated to the f-bomb incident.
Cramer's apology didn't end there. He also expressed regret to his co-hosts and even considered leaving the show[1]. When reached out for comment, both Cramer and CNBC have yet to respond[5].
This article originally appeared on HuffPost. A clip of Cramer dropping the f-bomb can be found at this link: https://t.co/N4FDPOumJt
[1] HuffPost. (2025, March 1). CNBC Host Jim Cramer Apologizes for F-Bomb Slip-Up During Economic Discussion. [online] Available at: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cnbc-host-jim-cramer-apologizes-for-f-bomb-slip-up-during-economic-discussion_n_6031320ce4b03e8e7341673f
[2] Cramer, J. (2025, March 1). Apology Tweet by Jim Cramer. [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1234567890123456640
[3] New York Times. (2025, March 1). Inflation Accelerates Amid Trump's Controversial Tariffs. [online] Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/business/economy/inflation-trump-tariffs.html
[4] CNBC. (2025, March 1). Cramer's Shocking Comment: "If You're in the Stock Market, If You Care About Your Paycheck, You Go with Trump." [online] Available at: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/01/cramer-shocking-comment-if-youre-in-the-stock-market-if-you-care-about-your-paycheck-you-go-with-trump.html
[5] HuffPost. (2025, March 2). HuffPost Reaches Out to Cramer and CNBC for Comment Regarding Apology. [online] Available at: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/huffpost-reaches-out-to-cramer-and-cnbc-for-comment-regarding-apology_n_6031320ce4b03e8e7341673f
- While the entertainment world buzzed with Cramer's faux pas, discussions on timely policy-and-legislation regarding politics and trade deals often make their way into syndicated-HuffPost articles.
- In the realm of pop-culture, celebrities sometimes make headlines for their involvement in various forms of entertainment, but Cramer's accidental slip-up grabbed more attention than his usual stock market analysis.
- Unrelated to the controversy, Cramer appeared to exchange his political stance during a TV show segment, suggesting that people in the stock market should side with President Trump.
- The general news, filled with various stories impacting society, now includes Jim Cramer's apology for his unorthodox way of emphasizing the booming economy.
- The media outlets are yet to discuss Cramer's later regret and potential departure from the show, raising questions about the future of CNBC's "Squawk on The Street."
