Actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk, most notable for his role as Saul Goodman from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, is receiving praise for issuing a rare Hollywood birthday message to the United States that sounded genuinely patriotic rather than the typical left-wing lecture from a liberal college campus.
Odenkirk appeared as Goodman in a social media post published on June 16, 2026, that marked the United States’ 250th anniversary. Rather than going the same route as many left-wing celebrities and slamming America for fascism, tyranny, or President Donald Trump, the popular character delivered a simple, short message about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the price many Americans have paid to protect them.
The character of Saul Goodman first became popular after he appeared on Breaking Bad, a now legendary television series that has become the standard by which all others are judged. The series, starring Bryan Cranston, a hardcore liberal, centered around the character of Walter White, who is a chemistry teacher who turns to dealing meth after he’s diagnosed with cancer.
Goodman proved to be so popular that the show’s creator, Vince Gilligan, decided to do a spinoff and Better Call Saul was born. The series ran for six seasons before coming to a close in 2022, according to Trending Politics News. While the show has been off the air for years now, Odenkirk reprized the role for a patriotic message that clearly stands out from the usual drivel espoused by Hollywood culture.
“Did you know you have rights? Well, you do!” Goodman says in the video. “Sure, they’re old timey. They were written by a bunch of guys in powdered wigs and knee socks… but believe it or not, they’re still surprisingly relevant.” Goodman then lists several amendments included in the Bill of Rights before closing out in the character’s half-serious, half-wiseguy style.
“Wow, you lucky so-and-so. Look at you, you got rights coming out the wazoo. All because a whole bunch of good people, 250 years’ worth, sacrificed everything they had,” Goodman continues. “Know your rights, and for the love of Mike, don’t ever give them up,” he concludes. The camera then cuts to another fan favorite, Mike Ehrmantraut, played by actor Jonathan Banks.
“I’m Mike and I approve this message,” Ehrmantraut says. The TPN report noted that what made the clip work was that it was comical without bashing the country. While Goodman may have wisecracked about the attire worn by the Founding Fathers, he still gave them the respect and honor they are due, while reminding Americans that the rights they enshrined in the Constitution are central to the American way of life.
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