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Trump Was Never Funny
thebulwark.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump delivered a keynote speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, where instead of humor or self-deprecation, he launched a series of crude insults targeting politicians and media figures.
- Trump disparaged various individuals, including Chris Christie, Jerry Nadler, Don Lemon, Adam Schiff, and late-night comedians, using offensive nicknames and personal attacks rather than witty commentary.
- The article contrasts Trump’s approach with past politicians known for their sharp wit and self-deprecating humor, such as Bob Dole, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Adlai Stevenson, and John McCain.
- The author argues that while some find Trump’s insults amusing due to their shock value, they lack the genuine wit and cleverness demonstrated by previous political figures.
- The piece closes with a lament for the absence of true political wit in current times, suggesting that the White House Correspondents’ Association opted for a "clown" rather than a comedian this year.
