Trump delivers a master class in comedy — and demolishes Harris



President Donald Trump helped raise money for New York City's most vulnerable women and children Thursday evening by bashing Kamala Harris, suggesting that some of her remaining male supporters are cuckolds and insinuating that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) was a direct beneficiary of the tampons he put in boys' restrooms.

Trump's humorous critique of his opponent and the Democratic Party — which had the crowd in stitches and subsequently prompted many a meltdown in the liberal media and among Harris boosters — was thematically reinforced at the 79th annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner by an unlikely source: Jim Gaffigan, a left-leaning comedian who called Trump a "fascist" in 2020.

Although Gaffigan made sure to poke fun at Trump, he risked the ire of his leftist peers by similarly knocking Harris — questioning her decision to blow off the event and suggesting that she became the Democratic candidate by undemocratic means.

"The Democrats have been telling us Trump's re-election is a threat to democracy," said Gaffigan. "In fact, they were so concerned of this threat that they staged a coup, ousted their democratically elected incumbent, and installed Kamala Harris."

Early in his speech, Trump emphasized his appreciation for the dinner, which Harris refused to attend — an event hosted by the Archdiocese of New York that he frequented with his late father, raising money for kids with special needs, foster children, low-income single mothers, and other vulnerable persons in the city.

After noting that he was happy to participate in a New York event that he wasn't summoned to by subpoena, Trump unleashed on Harris, noting that her absence, which she tried to remedy with a four-minute video submission featuring former "Saturday Night Live" star Molly Shannon, was "weird" and "deeply disrespectful" — an assertion that was audibly well received by the audience, who booed her in absentia.

Trump joked that Harris was likely hunting with Walz, referring to the governor's embarrassing hunting-themed photo op last weekend, or alternatively "receiving communion from Gretchen Whitmer," the Michigan governor who recently shared a video apparently mocking Catholics and the Eucharist.

Echoing a previous statement from Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the organizer of the dinner, Trump pointed out that the last major party candidate not to attend the event was Democratic candidate Walter F. Mondale, who lost 49 out of 50 states, securing only 13 electoral votes in the 1984 election against Ronald Reagan.

Earlier in the evening, Gaffigan said, "This event has been referred to as the Catholic Met Gala. 22% of Americans identify as Catholic. Catholics will be a key demographic in every battleground state. I'm sorry, why is Vice President Harris not here?"

'Governor Walz isn't here himself, but don't worry, he'll say that he was.'

Trump, who sardonically suggested that Harris' laugh was "beautiful" and recommended keeping her husband, Doug Emhoff, away from the nannies, suggested that if the organizers of the event really wanted the vice president to accept their invitation, they should have "told her the funds were going to bail out the looters and rioters in Minneapolis and she would have been here, guaranteed."

Prior to roasting some of Harris' allies, Trump suggested that the country needs new leadership, noting:

We have someone in the White House who can barely talk, barely put together two coherent sentences, who seems to have mental faculties of a child. It's sad. This is a person who has nothing going, no intelligence whatsoever — but enough about Kamala Harris.

Trump subsequently singled out Ross Morales Rocketto's Democratic booster group White Dudes for Harris, saying, "I'm not worried about them at all because their wives and their wives' lovers are all voting for me. Every one of those people are voting for me."

After suggesting White Dudes for Harris were cuckolds, Trump roasted Harris' running mate, saying, "Unfortunately Governor Walz isn't here himself, but don't worry, he'll say that he was."

"I used to say that Democrats were crazy for saying that men have periods," continued Trump. "But then I met Tim Walz."

Although he acknowledged that speakers at the event customarily make some self-deprecating jokes, Trump noted there was no point taking shots at himself "when other people have been shooting at me."

Trump did, however, adopt a serious tone toward the end of his speech, noting that in the wake of two known assassination attempts, he has "a fresh appreciation for how blessed we are by God's providence and His divine mercy," adding that with God's help, "there is nothing that cannot be achieved."

When wrapping up his remarks, Trump noted that New York City needed the room for a "large group of illegal aliens coming in from Texas."

While Trump had the crowd laughing, including longtime critics Gaffigan and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), the Harris campaign tried spinning his speech as a failure.

Ammar Moussa, the Harris campaign's rapid response director, claimed in a joyless statement that Trump "stumbled over his words and lashed out when the crowd wouldn't laugh with him. The rare moments he was off script, he went on long, incomprehensible rambles, reminding Americans how unstable he's become. And of course he made it all about himself."

In her brief Al Smith dinner video submission, Harris went on the defense, suggesting that she would never say anything negative about Catholics despite previously suggesting the Knights of Columbus' Catholic faith disqualified them from serving as judges and introducing legislation aimed at forcing Catholic organizations to engage in activities that violate their religious beliefs.

After citing a verse from the Gospel of Luke, Harris closed her video by recommitting "to reaching across divides, to seek understanding and common ground."

Gaffigan responded to Harris' video saying, "As I watch that, I couldn't help but think of — now I know how my kids felt when I FaceTime into a piano recital they were at."

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The most brutal comedy show in America



Americans love a good laugh. Or, at least that used to be the case.

In recent years, however, the rise of wokeness and political correctness has cast a long shadow over American discourse. The cultural landscape has shifted so dramatically that many people now find themselves tiptoeing around topics, afraid to voice their true opinions for fear of backlash.

Hinchcliffe’s job is to strip away any pretense and lay bare the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it might be for the contestant — or the audience.

It’s an environment where even the slightest misstep can lead to social or professional exile.

Enter "Kill Tony" — a live podcast that not only laughs in the face of these constructs but bulldozes right through them.

Comedy as combat

"Kill Tony" isn't your ordinary podcast. A cross between a Comedy Central roast battle, a live execution, and WWE’s Royal Rumble, it’s full of loud music, flashing lights, confused faces, and caustic zingers.

Hosted by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, the show combines the unpredictability of live performance with the adrenaline of a high-stakes competition. Each episode features aspiring comedians — some seasoned, others fresh off the open-mic circuit — taking the stage for 60 seconds. Some swim, most sink.

Once the jokes are over, the real fun begins.

This is when the comedians (or deluded chancers) are subjected to a no-holds-barred critique from Hinchcliffe and his panel of guest judges (often big names in comedy).

To be clear, this isn’t your grandma’s feedback session. The criticisms are devastating, the jokes are savage, and the atmosphere is electric. It’s a spectacle that's both entertaining and nerve-racking, with audience members never knowing if they’re about to witness the rise of the next big comedy star or the complete annihilation of someone’s dreams.

It’s usually the latter.

The appeal of "Kill Tony" lies in its rawness and its intense embrace of the taboo. In a time when people are scared to say the wrong thing, this show revels in saying exactly what it wants, when it wants, and how it wants.

Smash hit

And it’s resonating. What started as a niche project in a small comedy club in Austin has grown into the most popular live podcast in the world. This meteoric success was on full display recently when "Kill Tony" sold out not one but two live shows at Madison Square Garden.

Yes, you read that right. Madison Square Garden, the same venue that hosts rock legends and sports icons, was packed to the rafters with fans eager to witness a podcast taping.

But then again, "Kill Tony" isn’t just a podcast; it’s an experience.

Hinchcliffe, the diminutive ringmaster, is not a nice guy — and that’s precisely what makes him perfect for the job. With a cigarette dangling from his mouth and a demeanor that’s as catty as it is camp, Hinchcliffe embodies the spirit of a bona fide mean girl. He doesn’t just host the show; he dominates it.

The 40-year-old’s style is combative. His default mode is to destroy. Whether contestants deliver solid performances or flounder under the bright lights, they’re never safe from his acerbic wit. He’s the kind of host who, even if you’ve just nailed your set, will find something to tear apart — and do it with a grin that suggests he’s enjoying every second.

Hinchcliffe’s job is to strip away any pretense and lay bare the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it might be for the contestant — or the audience. When he looks a contestant up and down, sizing them up like prey, you can almost see the gears turning as he prepares to rip them a new one.

Heel turn

One of the most memorable — and painfully cringeworthy — episodes of "Kill Tony" featured none other than Ric Flair, one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

But poor Ric had no idea what he was getting himself into. Here was a man whose entire career was built on the larger-than-life theatrics of professional wrestling, stepping into the lion’s den of the cruelest comedy show on the planet.

Flair, with his signature flamboyance, took the stage and began to lecture the audience on the importance of kindness — a message that landed about as well as a vegan sermon at a hot dog-eating contest.

The disconnect was palpable. Flair, clearly lost and out of his element, seemed almost dazed — away with the birds, as they say. It was a surreal moment, a kind of comedic train wreck you couldn’t look away from. Mark Normand, a regular on "Kill Tony," later summed it up perfectly: Flair, he said, now resembled “Joe Biden in tights.”

As for Hinchcliffe, he was visibly uneasy as he watched Flair, his childhood hero and close friend, struggle while the audience laughed in the ex-wrestler’s face. You see, Hinchcliffe’s deep love for wrestling, particularly the WWF — now WWE — has been influential in "Kill Tony's" success.

Consummate showman

If you’ve ever watched a wrestling match, you know it’s about more than just the moves; it’s the entrance music, the rivalries, and the ever-evolving storylines that keep fans hooked. Hinchcliffe took these elements and infused them into his comedy podcast, creating something entirely unique.

Just like The Rock, Stone Cold, and other legends of yesteryear, comedians on "Kill Tony" develop their own personas and storylines.

Take William Montgomery, a.k.a. "Big Red," for example, a character who’s as erratic as he is entertaining. With a penchant for roaring — at the host, the band, the audience, or simply the cosmos — Montgomery doesn't just tell jokes; he unleashes them.

Hinchcliffe’s deep understanding of wrestling’s theatrical elements has paid off in more ways than one. At one point, he was even offered a writing gig by Vince McMahon, the controversial mastermind behind WWE. Hinchcliffe, then in his 20s, turned it down.

That decision turned out to be a wise one. The comedian recently secured a massive Netflix deal, putting him in the same league as Joe Rogan’s $100 million Spotify contract.

Hats off to Hinchcliffe.

He has managed to create a show where kindness is a foreign concept and where the only rule is that there are no rules — except maybe to survive the verbal onslaught and come out the other side with your dignity intact.

'I wouldn't do that again': Tom Brady says he won't do another roast because of how it impacted his children



NFL legend Tom Brady revealed that while he enjoyed being the butt of the joke at a recent roast, he was bothered at how the show impacted his family.

With a debut of 2 million viewers in the first night, the "Tom Brady Roast" on Netflix was one of the most talked-about cultural moments in 2024. The star-studded event provided a plethora of edgy jokes that marked a return to real comedy for many Americans after political correctness had put a stranglehold on entertainment for so long.

The show was the most-watched program on Netflix for a week, with 13.8 million views.

Brady was recently asked about his biggest takeaway from the experience, given how so many jokes at his expense were circulated worldwide.

'Every time I turn on "SportsCenter" I was like "are you f***ing kidding me?!" I just want to laugh.'

"I loved when the jokes were about me. I thought they were so fun," Brady told the hosts of "The Pivot Podcast." However, the former quarterback said the roast provided him with a few lessons on parenting.

"I didn't like the way that affected my kids. So it's the hardest part about the bittersweet aspect of when you do something that you think is one way and then all of a sudden you realize, I wouldn't do that again because of the way that affected, actually, the people that I care about the most in the world," he explained.

"It makes you, in some ways, a better parent going through it, because, again, sometimes you're naive, you don't know, or you get a little like 'oh s***,' you know?"

Brady told the hosts that he had always tried not to take himself too seriously. While he was being criticized on sports shows or being accused of deflating footballs for his benefit, he found time to watch comedies instead.

"I watched three things on TV: I watch Premier League soccer, I watch golf, and I watch comedy shows. [Because] every time I turn on 'SportsCenter' I was like 'are you f***ing kidding me?!' I just want to laugh, and so I wanted to do the the roast because the [host] Jeff Ross became someone that I knew."

The seven-time Super Bowl winner added he didn't see the "full picture" at the time but eventually felt like participating in the show made him a "better parent."

Hosts and fellow former NFL players Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder Jr., and Fred Taylor asked Brady if he had any regrets from his career. Brady seemed to realize that needing to find humor in life was also likely what he didn't do enough of during his playing time.

"I see, like, Patrick [Mahomes] out there at quarterback, laughing, having fun, I'm like, 'I used to be like that!' What the hell happened to me? I just got too serious," Brady said.

"You just learn from it and go, 'OK, now next phase of life, enjoy it a little more.'"

The 46-year-old added that much of the early part of his career was about "trying to fulfill people's new expectations" and still feeling like a "14-year-old boy that wanted to fit in."

"I was like, 'I just want to go to the field and play.' Now, there was all these other things to choose from."

Brady retired in 2023, and despite saying that it was for good, he has teased the idea of a comeback. In April 2024 he said he was "not opposed" to a comeback in the same way that Michael Jordan did in the mid-1990s.

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Hilarious! Comedian Dave Landau ROASTS candidates after 4th GOP debate



Comedians are known for being truth-tellers, and Dave Landau is no exception — especially when it comes to his post-debate analysis.

Glenn Beck found Landau’s roast-style analysis “strangely spot-on” following the fourth GOP debate hosted by Megyn Kelly and News Nation.

“They did have better etiquette than usual, but I’ve still seen more manners at a fist fight at Golden Corral,” he tells a laughing Glenn.

One moment Landau seems to remember fondly is the sign Vivek made, which was a piece of paper with “NIKKI = CORRUPT” scribbled across it.

“He didn’t have time to do a bad drawing of her,” Landau laughs before showing Glenn that he made some signs as well.

“Chris Christie + current eating habits = diabetes,” one sign reads. “Nikki Haley + two more years = hot flashes and night sweats,” reads another.

He even went after the originator of the sign method, Vivek.

“Vivek + fake hate crimes = Hasan Minaj,” he reads, holding the sign proudly for the BlazeTV team.

He didn’t spare DeSantis either.

“DeSantis + shoe lifts = DeSantis,” he reads.

But the roast doesn’t end there.

“I think Vivek could be a good attack dog, I just don’t see him as a president. He just seems a kind of nerdy kid you’d invite to a party just so when he passes out you could draw genitals on his forehead,” he jokes.

As for Nikki Haley, “she just looks like an actress who’s about to lose a lot of work. Like she’s right at that level.”

And while others believe DeSantis won the debate, Landau sees it a different way.

“DeSantis is coming off less to me like a strong presidential candidate and more like an angry WNBA coach who’s down by 40 in the half,” he says, adding that while he likes him, “he just seems like he’s very mad at, like, his high school daughter.”


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