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Trump’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner keynote turned into a full-blown insult fest, targeting Christie, Lemon, Nadler, and Schiff—with the infamous “Watermelon Head” jab. While many find him funny, the episode argues his humor is rooted in shock and transgression, not wit. Comparing him to past presidents like Dole, Bush, and Obama—who used clever, self-deprecating humor to land points—highlights a shift: today’s political comedy thrives on chaos, not craft. By inviting Trump instead of a comedian, the association unwittingly brought a clown to the podium, signaling a loss of nuance in political humor.

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