Donald Trump’s appearance at the famous Al Smith dinner on Thursday was marked by his characteristic blend of humor and political commentary. It was a glorious opportunity for the 45th President to remove whatever little filter he has and go full bore. He took the opportunity to joke about the state of the Democrat Party and aimed devastating barbs at Vice President Kamala Harris, her running mate Tim Walz, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, and liberals in general. Harris was notably absent from the event but sent a video message instead. It was as cringe as you might imagine, actually using a Saturday Night Live character that mocks Catholics … at an event aiming to raise funds for Catholic charities. Just completely out of touch. Even comedian Jim Gaffigan, not exactly an avid Trump supporter by any stretch, took a moment to absolutely shred Harris for not making an appearance.
The follow up from Jim Gaffigan…Just brutal https://t.co/nqEnB3sJOF
— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) October 18, 2024
But it was Trump that truly shined here, as anybody could have expected. The Republican nominee is at his best when he’s just letting loose. While his opponent continues to look and act completely like a robot, Trump delivered time and time again as a likable dude who you’d just love to hang out with. Here are some of his best moments:
Trump’s Best Moments At The Al Smith Dinner
What better place to start than a joke at Kamala’s expense? Trump hammered her with this line at the Al Smith dinner referencing her plea to bail out rioters and arsonists in Minneapolis after the George Floyd riots.
“If you really wanted Vice President Harris to accept your invitation, I guess you should have told her the funds were going to bail out the looters and rioters in Minneapolis, and she would have been here, guaranteed,” Trump said.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: “But if you really wanted Vice President Harris to accept your invitation, I guess you should have told her the funds were going to bail out the looters and rioters in Minneapolis and she would’ve been here guaranteed.” pic.twitter.com/sRBNMBOKgJ
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 18, 2024
He then took an epic shot at what we thought was Joe Biden at first, but take a listen. It’s even better.
“Right now we have someone in the White House who can barely talk, barely put together two coherent sentences, who seems to have the mental faculties of a child,” Trump lamented. “But enough about Kamala Harris.”
I’m DED 🤣🤣🤣
TRUMP: “Right now we have someone in the White House who can barely talk, barely put together two coherent sentences, who seems to have the mental faculties of a child…
But enough about Kamala Harris.”
pic.twitter.com/9Ua0kZtJzZ
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) October 18, 2024
Then there was this barb at her supporters. More specifically, the folks at the ‘Dudes for Harris‘ headquarters. Paternity Pete, David Hogg, and the like.
“There’s a group called ‘White Dudes for Harris’ but I’m not worried about them at all, because their wives and their wives’ lovers are all voting for me,” he quipped.
🚨🔥😂 OMG ! TRUMP is the funniest man alive!
He is roasting White Dudes for Harris
Harry Sisson is flipping out right now and thinks this was inappropriate and doesn’t want people to laughing at the joke
😂😂😂😂😂
I see why Kamala didn’t go to the Al Smith Dinner pic.twitter.com/RQDcKmfuXT
— Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) October 18, 2024
Man, they’re going to be livid about that line when they get out of spin class this morning. Speaking of white ‘dudes’ for Harris, Trump figuratively murdered her running mate, Tim Walz, on a couple of occasions.
“I used to think Democrats were crazy for saying that men have periods,” Trump quipped at one point. “But then I met Tim Walz.”
Trump: “I used to think Democrats were crazy for saying that men have periods. But then I met Tim Walz.”
I can’t 😂 pic.twitter.com/XdRB35FDyC
— Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 (@saras76) October 18, 2024
The former President also took aim at Walz’s propensity to make claims about his military record and public service that ultimately ended up being proven untrue.
“Unfortunately, Governor Walz isn’t here himself,” he stated. “But don’t worry, he’ll say that he was.”
Donald Trump at the Al Smith Charity Dinner: “Unfortunately, Governor Walz isn’t here himself. But don’t worry, he’ll say that he was.” pic.twitter.com/KnECD1pSvo
— Andy Ngo 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) October 18, 2024
And of course, it’s always nice to see Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) – aka Cryin’ Chuck – being made uncomfortable. And Trump delivered in spades with this comment:
“Chuck Schumer is here looking very glum — But look on the bright side, Chuck, considering how woke your party has become, if Kamala loses, you still have a chance to become the first woman president.”
Trump just ROASTED Chuck Schumer 🤣🔥
“Chuck Schumer is here looking very glum — But look on the bright side, Chuck, considering how woke your party has become, if Kamala loses, you still have a chance to become the first woman president”
😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Q6gaC25ewQ
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 18, 2024
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Another Important Joke
While Trump delivered the most sensational lines of the night, we’d be remiss if we didn’t cover one particular comment by emcee Jim Gaffigan. While it was meant to be a joke, it really isn’t when you think about it.
The comedian addressed the elephant in the room. The coup Democrats just staged against their own voters’ wishes.
“The Democrats have been telling us Trump’s reelection is a threat to democracy,” he snarked. “In fact, they were so concerned of this threat, they staged a coup, ousted their democratically elected incumbent, and installed Kamala Harris.”
Jim Gaffigan: “The Democrats have been telling us Trump’s reelection is a threat to democracy. In fact, they were so concerned of this threat, they staged a coup, ousted their democratically elected incumbent, and installed Kamala Harris.” pic.twitter.com/ZVgqMbT2p5
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 18, 2024
Every word of that is true. Biden was ousted. Harris was installed. And it was the biggest assault on democracy this country has seen in years.
Think about it for a minute. They removed the man Democrats voted for because of the sole reason they thought he couldn’t win. What’s to stop them from doing that again? And again. Democrat votes no longer mean anything, if they ever did. (Superdelegates, anyone?) We’re less than three weeks out from the election and Trump looks as relaxed as he ever was. Harris, meanwhile, looks stiff and completely out of tune with the average American. Who are you going to vote for?
Conclusion:
Donald Trump’s appearance at the Al Smith dinner showcased his signature blend of humor and political commentary, leaving the audience both entertained and engaged. His jokes targeting Vice President Kamala Harris, her running mate Tim Walz, Chuck Schumer, and liberal supporters were met with laughter and applause, demonstrating his skill at captivating a crowd. Despite his opponent’s robotic demeanor, Trump’s charisma and wit shone through, making him a memorable and relatable figure. As the election approaches, the stark contrast between the candidates is evident, with Trump exuding confidence and Harris appearing out of touch. The choice is clear – a vote for Trump is a vote for humor, authenticity, and a leader in touch with the American people.
