Social media was in stitches on Thursday, Oct. 17 after Donald Trump roasted Kamala Harris (and many more) at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York.
The charitable event is a staple of the electoral cycle, usually taking place in the three weeks before the election. It has historically been attended by both Republican and Democrat presidential nominees, although the Vice President declined the invitation, making her the first to do so since Walter Mondale (who then went on to lose 49 states).
Harris’ absence left an open goal for former president Trump, who obliterated the Democratic Party and his presidential rival.
Trump’s top five moments of the night were collated by Collin Rugg on X, opening with a reference to “Tampon” Tim Walz. The Republican joked he “used to think Democrats were crazy” for suggesting men could have periods, until he met the Minnesota Gov.
Give it a watch below:
Arguably, the highlight of the night (included in the video above) was Trump’s joke about the in-attendance Senate Majority Leader 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,” Trump said as Schumer shook his head.
Kamala reportedly stopped watching the dinner after Trump made a reference to her husband Doug Emhoff’s historic affair with a nanny. “A major issue in this race is childcare, and Kamala has put forward a concept of a plan… The only piece of advice I would have for her in the event she wins would be not to let husband Doug anywhere near the nannies,” he told the auditorium.
Trump had some other great moments too. It’s expected for the presidential candidates to make jokes about themselves – which Trump made a joke out of in classic Trump fashion.
He also knocked Walz over pretending to be part of historic events.
And there was also a spontaneous roasting of Bill DeBlasio when Trump learned of his presence in the audience – who was immediately blasted as the worst mayor ever.
Some social media users noted other quips by the former president which made them laugh.
Many commentors loved Trump’s digs at the Democrats.
