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In his final run as comedian in chief at the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Obama closed his speech with “Obama out” and a mic drop before receiving a standing ovation from Washington and Hollywood bigwigs.
That’s right, Obama pulled a Kobe Bryant in a nod to his own retirement from correspondents’ dinners and, soon, the White House.
In his roasting session, the president united celebrities, journalists, politicos and his potential successors by taking them down. Known for his comedic timing and one-liner delivery, Obama didn’t disappoint.
He likened Hillary Clinton to an aunt who couldn’t figure out how to use Facebook, and called Bernie Sanders “comrade,” poking at his democratic socialist status. And on Donald Trump, his main farce fodder at 2011’s event:
“I am a little hurt [Donald Trump] is not here tonight. We had so much fun the last time. And it is surprising. You’ve got a room full of reporters, celebrities, cameras, and he says no. Is this dinner too tacky for The Donald? What could he possibly be doing instead? Is he at home, eating a Trump steak, tweeting out insults to Angela Merkel?”
“There is one area where The Donald’s experience could be useful, and that is closing Guantanamo — Donald knows a thing or two about running waterfront properties into the ground.”
– EMMA BOWMAN [NPR] May 1st 2016
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