Forget all the quips that Trump writers prepared for him for the Alfred E Smith Dinner. While the jokes were spot on and had the impact of most well-written comedy, it’s the other things that Trump did that made this event even more profound.
Before I explain how Trump secured his already secure election, let’s give kudos to Trump’s writers. They delivered knock-out blows with their jokes, cleverly blending their humor with relevant facts. These writers covered many serious issues in a way that comedy is supposed to deliver.
They covered Harris’ absence, Trump’s assassination attempt, transgender issues, and many other Leftwing nutjob comments in a way that allowed even Democrats to enjoy a few laughs at their own expense. Who knew they were capable, right?
As an example of outstanding comedy, check out this shot Trump took at the “women” of The View.
Trump trolls The View: “They need to bring Rosie O’Donnell back.”pic.twitter.com/DO8f7hVTF0
— Defiant L’s (@DefiantLs) October 18, 2024
The masterful use of Rosie O’Donnell offers a clinic in comedy “call backs”.
A callback is when you reference something early in a set, and then refer back to it humorously. And for the writers to allow a Trump callback to the line that arguably launched his political career borders on genius. Remember this?
“Only Rosie O’Donnell.”
Three little words that proved to the world that Trump was no ordinary politician. In what Megyn Kelly thought created a “gotcha”, Trump proved that he was not the typical politician.
Thinking this comment sunk Trump, not long after this Democrats plotted to make Trump the Republican nominee, not realizing that they unleashed the kraken.
But the quip about Rosie O’Donnell wasn’t Trump’s only callback. Get a load of this one (pun intended):
Trump’s self deprecating jokes, an Al Smith dinner tradition:
“Tradition holds that I’m supposed to tell a few self-deprecating jokes this evening, so here it goes:
Nope, I’ve got nothing.
There’s nothing to say. I guess I just don’t see the point in taking shots at myself when… pic.twitter.com/4FLXHAxNaT— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) October 18, 2024
Again, the gentle reminder by Trump that somebody tried to assassinate him. The joke? They missed!
Trump stood in a room full of political vermin, the majority of whom wanted him dead or in prison. Moreover, many of them participated in conspiracies to get rid of Trump, one way or another. All their efforts so far have failed, and their other efforts await a similar fate.
In front of his wannabe executioners stood Trump, the front-runner to be President again. His presence alone mocked them. The felon, sexual predator, unfit to serve as they painted him, laughed in their faces with the help of his writers. Eventually, they must all kiss the ring again.
A Bit on Kamala Harris
And what of this quip that took a shot at Kamala Harris? Trump alluded that Harris–a no show–might have shown up if they worded their invitation differently:
NEW: Trump jokes that Kamala Harris would have shown up to the Al Smith dinner if the money was going out to bail out criminals.
Brutal. pic.twitter.com/aDRVDq7WbP
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 18, 2024
Touché to the writers for bitch-slapping Harris in front of what would be mostly her crowd. One should note however, that there were approving whistles for Trump during much of his presentation. I wrote of Trump’s sense of humor as he trolled Harris recently.
Indulge my repetition, as there is no need to rub it it. But President Trump attended the Alfred E Smith dinner and Kamala Harris did not.
Harris bucked a tradition that hadn’t been bucked since 1984. Interesting year, given George Orwell’s novel, but I digress.
Getting back to Harris being a no-show, I wonder if perhaps Harris doesn’t feel like a candidate? After all, she was shoe-horned in, in the coup of her former boss.
Even Trump-hating Jim Gaffigan managed to see the irony of Harris’ absence:
Kamala gets roasted for being the first presidential nominee since 1984 to skip the Al Smith charity dinner:
“She did find time to appear on The View, Howard Stern, Colbert — and the longtime staple of campaigning, the Call Her Daddy podcast…” pic.twitter.com/gVBxTcv6ou
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 18, 2024
“This is a room full of Catholics and Jews…in New York City. This is a layup for the Democratic nominee.”
As Gaffigan stated, this event was a slam dunk for a Democrat candidate much like the National Association of Black Journalist event that Harris conveniently avoided when Trump graciously accepted the invitation. And they wonder why Harris is losing the Black vote?
Speaking of the NABJ, Harris ultimately did an interview with the NABJ. Have you seen a single clip from that interview that has been universally panned?
To add on to Trump’s quip about her absence, I say that one thing is certain: Harris wasn’t helping hurricane victims in Florida.
Find out the main reason why Trump will be the next POTUS, again by reading Part Two of this article here.