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Friday Follies: Trump Steals the Show, Kamala’s Pre-Taped Skit Gets Booed

Published

October 19, 2024

Donald Trump delivering a speech at the Al Smith dinner, entertaining the crowd with humor and sharp remarks.

In this week’s Friday Follies, Laura Ingraham and Raymond Arroyo brought their humor and commentary to the forefront. The spotlight was on one of the week’s most talked-about events: the Al Smith dinner. Laura started by pointing out Vice President Kamala Harris’s notable absence from the event. Instead of attending, she sent a pre-recorded skit featuring SNL alum Molly Shannon.

Raymond observed that Donald Trump, who attended the dinner, “brought the heat and the laughs.” Trump delivered several punchy jokes, including one targeting Kamala Harris, Gretchen Whitmer, and Chuck Schumer. “Trump’s jokes were sharp, especially the one about Schumer becoming the first woman president,” Laura noted with a laugh.

Raymond reflected on the dinner’s atmosphere, saying that the crowd was much different from Trump’s 2016 appearance. “This was a very Trump-friendly crowd,” he remarked, adding that there was far less hostility toward Trump this time around.

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The segment’s most memorable moment came when Laura and Raymond discussed Kamala Harris’s pre-taped skit. “It was the worst thing I’ve ever seen in politics,” Laura exclaimed. Raymond agreed, questioning, “Why didn’t she just give her own monologue? Why bring in an actress best known for playing a character who smells her body odor?” The audience’s negative reaction was clear, as the video ended with audible boos from the crowd.

The duo then discussed Raymond’s exclusive interview with Donald Trump. Raymond asked Trump about his stance on religious exemptions for IVF mandates. Trump’s response, Raymond noted, was well-received by the faith community. He even addressed recent comments from the Pope, reclaiming the narrative and reinforcing his stance.

With their trademark blend of humor and insight, Laura and Raymond made this week’s Friday Follies both entertaining and thought-provoking. From Trump’s sharp jokes to Kamala’s failed skit, viewers got a lively recap of the week’s most notable moments.