Comedian Jim Gaffigan’s biting remarks aimed at Vice President Kamala Harris and fellow Democrats during the Al Smith Dinner have gone viral, with many dubbing his jokes as a “murder of an entire political party.”
At the charity event in Manhattan, Gaffigan took jabs at Harris, who was notably absent from the gathering, marking the first time a presidential candidate in 40 years has skipped the event. As he took the stage, he questioned Harris’s absence, highlighting the significance of the Catholic demographic in battleground states.
Gaffigan quipped, “This event is often called the Catholic Met Gala. Twenty-two percent of Americans identify as Catholic. I’m sorry, why is Vice President Harris not here?”
Positioned close to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and former President Donald Trump, he drew laughter by pointing out that Harris managed to appear on various platforms, including the podcast “Call Her Daddy,” instead of attending the dinner. “This is a room full of Catholics and Jews in New York City. This is a layup for the Democratic nominee,” he remarked.
He humorously speculated about the party’s anxiety over a potential Trump win, suggesting that Democrats had ousted President Biden to elevate Harris instead. “In fact, they were so concerned about this threat, they staged a coup, ousted their democratically elected incumbent and installed Kamala Harris,” Gaffigan joked.
His comments about Harris’s success in assuming the role of president brought a mix of amusement and reality. “In other words, all her dreams have come true. It really makes me consider the power of prayer,” he mused.
As clips of Gaffigan’s performance surfaced online, they sparked reactions, with some viewers asserting that his remarks transcended mere comedy, instead reflecting the truth. Social media users responded with various comments, expressing how his brutal takedown resonated with them, and the impact it might have on his future endeavors in comedy.