Well, Trump certainly knows how to turn a dinner roast into a political spectacle, doesn’t he? Thursday night’s Al Smith Dinner was no exception, as he took some well-aimed shots at his favorite Democratic targets: Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. What was supposed to be a fun, bipartisan evening of jabs and jokes quickly turned into Trump’s stage to remind everyone why he’s the king of unscripted moments—and why Democrats like Harris are struggling to keep up.
First off, Kamala Harris skipping the dinner? Talk about handing Trump the perfect set-up. Trump wasted no time roasting her absence, hilariously suggesting that she was in Michigan “receiving communion from Gretchen Whitmer.” Yep, that was a nod to the Michigan governor’s recent viral blunder—mock-feeding a Dorito to a podcaster in a cringe-worthy attempt to push the Biden-Harris CHIPS Act. Whitmer later apologized, but not before the internet (and now Trump) had a field day with it. Honestly, what’s more relatable to everyday Americans than politicians pretending they understand snack food?
NEW: Trump says Kamala Harris couldn't show up to the Al Smith dinner because she is busy getting communion from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Whitmer went viral for feeding a chip to a begging feminist on her knees last week.
Lmao. pic.twitter.com/qhCesVTf8U
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 18, 2024
Trump, always one to twist the knife a bit deeper, took the opportunity to hit Harris where it hurts: her notorious, awkward laugh. “We all know Kamala’s laugh,” he quipped, “it’s unforgettable. I was hoping to hear it tonight.” Cue the chuckles from the audience. Sure, it’s lighthearted, but there’s no denying the not-so-subtle reminder that Harris is often perceived as unserious—laughing her way through serious moments as the country faces real challenges.
And then there’s Governor Walz. Trump couldn’t resist. After all, Walz has a habit of embellishing his military record, something Trump was happy to mock. “He isn’t here tonight, but don’t worry, he’ll say that he was,” Trump cracked, clearly enjoying himself. His punchline? “I used to think the Democrats were crazy for saying men had periods, but then I met Tim Walz.” Ouch. Let’s just say Walz’s team probably wasn’t laughing as hard as the crowd.
Donald Trump held nothing back at the Al Smith dinner in New York, even joking about Kamala Harris' husband's "nanny issue."
Here are his top jokes of the night:
5. Trump said he didn't realize men could get periods until he saw Tim Walz.
4. Trump says he has to wrap up his… pic.twitter.com/tQq9Hu5143
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 18, 2024
Of course, Kamala’s team fired back, accusing Trump of being “in decline” and struggling with scripted notes. But here’s the thing: while Trump stumbles, goes off script, and yes, occasionally rants, that’s exactly what his base loves about him. He’s not polished, but he’s real—real in a way that Harris, with her carefully orchestrated media appearances, just can’t match. The fact that Harris felt the need to issue a defensive statement only proves Trump got under her skin, and in politics, perception is half the battle.
Here’s Kamala’s statement on Trump’s roast.
Her campaign is operating in a different universe. pic.twitter.com/n1meAhQ9RC
— Brent Scher (@BrentScher) October 18, 2024
Trump thrives in chaos. Harris? She seems to dodge it. And you know what? Trump is more than happy to keep stirring the pot.
You can watch his full speech here:
https://twitter.com/alx/status/1847112226848584174
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