Chrissy Teigen's responds to those demanding an apology from Michelle Wolf: 'Are you f***ing kidding me?'
Saturday’s annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner caused quite the stir in Washington, D.C., Hollywood, and of course the internet.
Comedian Michelle Wolf delivered a brutal opening monologue that singled out many members of the Trump administration. She kicked off the speech with a Stormy Daniel’s joke, referred to White House press secretary Sarah Sanders as an “Uncle Tom,” and point-blank called Trump counselor Kellyanne Conway a liar.
The monologue took in reviews from both sides of the political aisle; some said Wolf’s jokes were too harsh, while others praised the comedian for exposing the truth. President Trump did not attend the dinner but voiced his opinions on Twitter, calling the event an “embarrassment to everyone associated with it.”
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was a failure last year, but this year was an embarrassment to everyone associated with it. The filthy “comedian” totally bombed (couldn’t even deliver her lines-much like the Seth Meyers weak performance). Put Dinner to rest, or start over!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 30, 2018
And many demanded an apology from Wolf, saying she took her jabs too far. Several celebrities, however, thought asking for an “I’m sorry” was rich considering what Trump has done and said in the past — and they rehashed on Twitter what they deemed as hypocrisy.
Debra Messing pointed out that Trump once mocked a disabled journalist at a rally during the 2016 presidential election.
@mitchellreports when will demand an apology from the President for this? https://t.co/IyGKikK4EV
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) April 30, 2018
Chrissy Teigen lashed out at NBC news correspondent Andrea Mitchell, who stated Wolf “grossly insulted” many at the dinner.
after everything this administration has said and done to the American people with no apology? are you fucking kidding me???? this has to be a joke.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) April 29, 2018
WHAT WORLD DO YOU THINK TRUMP LIVES IN?? ARE YOU FUCKING INSANE?
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) April 29, 2018
Kumail Nanjiani reminded the internet that the Trump administration has insulted minority groups with no apology.
They call you liars. They call Mexicans rapists. They call Muslims murderers. They support white supremacists. But someone calls them out on what they do, & suddenly they’re heroes for not walking out. https://t.co/B9aT7moy2C
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) April 29, 2018
Kathy Griffin echoed these statements, explaining that the president should not be held to a different standard than everyone else.
F) Enough with holding everyone else but the President of the United States and his staff to higher standards. This does not mean i don't recognize that investigative journalists at the NYT and WAPO etc are doing their part to expose this administration..what I'm concerned about.
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) April 29, 2018
Rob Reiner argued that while Wolf’s words were harsh, her monologue was intended as a joke, while Trump’s hurtful statements are often not.
I attended the WHCD last night. Donald Trump has so poisoned the atmosphere by attacking the disabled, gold star parents, Muslims, Mexicans, Blacks, women, the press, the rule of law that a comedian who simply tells the truth is offensive? She’s joking. He’s not.
— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) April 29, 2018
While many agree with these celebrities’ sentiments, Trump is standing firm with his statement to do away with the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and is obviously not responding to the claims from Hollywood stars that there’s a double standard.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is DEAD as we know it. This was a total disaster and an embarrassment to our great Country and all that it stands for. FAKE NEWS is alive and well and beautifully represented on Saturday night!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 30, 2018
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