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John Oliver slams Democrats who think transgender people lost them the election

"If what you want is a centrist campaign that's quiet on trans issues ... that candidate existed, and she just lost," Oliver said during a recent episode of Last Week Tonight.

John Oliver Flames 'Anti-LGBT Bigot' Mike Johnson For 'Unsettling' Accountability App

The comedian called Johnson "an anti-LGBT bigot who believes in more accountability for his son's search engine history than for the people who tried to overthrow the government."

Lauren Boebert’s 'Beetlejuice' Antics Skewered Savagely by John Oliver

The comedian’s rollicking return from the strike delved into Boebert's bawdy Beetlejuice bungle.

John Oliver Calls Out Republican Transphobia

The comedian highlighted the absurdity with which the GOP is attacking transgender rights this election cycle.

WATCH: John Oliver Explains the Equality Act

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver tackled the state of nondiscrimination laws in the United States and the proposed Equality Act.

WATCH: John Oliver Takes on Sex Education

John Oliver explores the dismal state of American sex education classes and offers a solution with a little help from his celebrity friends.

WATCH: John Oliver Pelts Celebrities in the Face with Salmon

John Oliver decided to test out a salmon cannon on his favorite celebrities including Anderson Cooper, Wanda Sykes, and the cast of Modern Family.

WATCH: John Oliver's Guide to Craziest Candidates

Everyone is focusing on the wrong things, says John Oliver, who somehow makes this hilarious.

WATCH: John Oliver Celebrates Drag Diva's Eurovision Win

The host of Last Week Tonight skewered the Eurovision Song Contest performances of Russia and Ukraine while praising the victory of Austria's drag performer Conchita Wurst.

John Oliver's Book About Mike Pence's Gay Bunny Is a Hit

The children's book, told through the point of view of Pence's reimagined rabbit, advocates for same-sex marriage.

John Oliver Grills Unrepentant Dustin Hoffman About Sexual Harassment

During a Q&A for the 20th anniversary of Wag the Dog, Hoffman claimed he'd been railroaded and said he respected women because he played the lead role in Tootsie.

WATCH: John Oliver Eviscerates Vatican's Hypocrisy on Ireland

Leave it to late-night host and comedic genius John Oliver to point out what's wrong with the Catholic church's condemnation of Ireland's vote for marriage equality.

WATCH: John Oliver Eviscerates 'Crazy' Antigay Opponents

John Oliver had biting critique for opponents to LGBT equality in Russia, France, and stateside on Thursday's episode of The Daily Show.

John Oliver Blasts 'Garbage Lady' Kay Ivey for Anti-Trans Law

Alabama's law criminalizing the provision of gender-affirming care to minors "is absolutely appalling," Oliver said.

Let's 'Make Donald Drumpf Again' on Super Tuesday

John Oliver wants to take down 'Donald Drumpf' before he gains too much power. 

Caitlyn Jenner 'Blown Away' By This TV Show

The trans reality star also recently asked trans communities in a blog post, 'Am I doing this right?'

John Oliver Blasts Gov. Ron DeSantis, Says He’s ‘Scared of Gay People’

The comedian rebuked the Florida governor for stripping Disney World of its special status due to the company condemning the state's "don't say gay" law.