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- Likening Sanders to Much-Hated Characters
- Calling Sanders A Liar
- Talking About Sanders' Makeup
- Calling Conway A Liar
- Insulting Pence
The first insulting comparison that Wolf made of Sanders, who was seated two spots away during the set, was to a character from the dystopian book-turned-television series, "The Handmaid's Tale." "Of course, we have Sarah Huckabee Sanders. We're graced with Sarah's presence tonight. I have to say I'm a little star-struck. I love you as Aunt Lydia i...
"Every time Sarah steps up to the podium, I get excited because I'm not really sure what we're going to get: you know, a press briefing, a bunch of lies or divided into softball teams," Wolf said.
Another joke that Wolf directed at Sanders has come under scrutiny as well. "I actually really like Sarah. I think she's very resourceful. Like, she burns facts, and then she uses the ash to create a perfect smoky eye. Like, maybe she's born with it; maybe it's lies. It's probably lies," Wolf said. In the wake of the dinner, some people on Twitter,...
Wolf said Conway "has the perfect last name for what she does: Con-way," and also directly called her a liar. "You guys have got to stop putting Kellyanne on your shows. All she does is lie. If you don't give her a platform, she has nowhere to lie. It's like that old saying: If a tree falls in the woods, how do we get Kellyanne under that tree? I'm...
"A lot of people want Trump to be impeached. I do not. Because just when you think Trump is awful, you remember Mike Pence," Wolf said. She went on to call the vice president "a weirdo... a weird little guy."
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Apr 30, 2018 · Read the full transcript of the comedian's jokes about Trump, Sanders, Conway and more at the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner. Wolf faced backlash for her raunchy and political humor, while Trump skipped the event.
Apr 30, 2018 · Learn about Michelle Wolf, a standup comedian and writer who hosted The Daily Show and The Break. Find out how she made headlines with her controversial monologue at the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Michelle Wolf (born June 21, 1985) is an American comedian, writer, producer, and television host. She worked as a contributor and writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. She spoke as the featured performer at the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner.
