Emmy winner who wrote Obama speech that angered Trump dies tragically at 54
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Key Points:
- Kevin Bleyer, a four-time Emmy-winning writer known for his work on “The Daily Show” and speechwriting for President Barack Obama, died in a car crash in Pennsylvania at age 54.
- Bleyer wrote Obama’s 2011 White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech, which publicly mocked Donald Trump and addressed the “birther” conspiracy theory, drawing significant attention and reportedly angering Trump.
- The speech is believed to have contributed to Trump’s motivation to run for president, as noted by his political advisor Roger Stone.
- Bleyer’s wife, Nella Vera, praised him for his humor, curiosity, and ability to inspire laughter and thoughtfulness through his words.
