Via Daily Wire: (excerpts)
Trump Shreds Media, Democrats — Even Himself — At Ritzy D.C. Soiree
President Trump on Saturday attended a white-tie banquet called the Gridiron and fired tactical shots at the media, Democrats and his own party in a self-deprecating comedy that brought the house down. . . .
On his son-in-law Jared Kushner, who recently lost his “top secret” clearance: “We were late tonight because Jared could not get through security. Ivanka, you’ve got to do something!”
On former chief strategist Steven Bannon (and CNN): “And it’s been a very tough year for CNN. They’ve lost a tremendous amount of credibility this year. And your best reporter, Steve Bannon. That guy leaked more than the Titanic. Boy did he leak.”
On Vice President Mike Pence and his help preparing the comedy bit: “He is one of the best straight men you’re ever going to meet … he is straight. Man.” Later he said of Pence, “I really am proud to call him The Apprentice. … But lately he’s showing a particularly keen interest in the news these days. He is asking has he been impeached yet? I don’t like that.”
On Attorney General Jeff Sessions: “I offered him a ride over and he recused himself. What are you going to do?”
On The New York Times: “I’m a New York icon. You’re a New York icon. And the only difference is I still own my buildings.”
On White House turnover: “So many people have been leaving the White House. It’s invigorating since you want turnover. I like chaos. It really is good. Who’s going to be the next to leave? [Top aide] Steve Miller, or Melania?” He added on the first lady: “She’s actually having a great time.”
On chaos at the White House: “Another calm week at the White House. We finally have it running like a fine-tuned machine.”
On former Vice President Joe Biden, or as Trump called him, “Sleepy Joe,” and a potential run for president in 2020: “I would kick his a** like no other. … Man, would he be easy.”
On rumors Oprah Winfrey might be weighing a run in 2020: “She says she’ll run only if she gets the go ahead from the almighty — all right, Oprah go ahead and run.”
On “Dreamers” and the 2020 presidential election: “But we were talking about the Dreamers and quite honestly, Democrats can fantasize all they want about winning in 2020 … those are the dreamers.”
On North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un: “I won’t rule out direct talks with Kim Jong Un. I just won’t. As far as the risk of dealing with a madman is concerned, that’s his problem, not mine. It’s his problem.”
On dissension in the GOP: “It might be hard for you to believe, but I do love gatherings like these. They give you a chance to socialize with members of the opposition party, it’s very important. And it’s also great to see some Democrats here also.”
On how to reduce global warming: “We’re going to reduce the carbon footprint when we travel by shrinking the press pool so we only have room for Sean Hannity, Lou Dobbs and Judge Jeanine.”
Trump closed by saying: “I just want to say this, this is one of the best times I’ve had with the media — this might be the most fun I’ve had since watching your faces on election night.”
The president didn’t attend the dinner last year, but said he was eager to come this year. “I was very excited to receive this invitation and ruin your evening in person. That’s why I accepted.”
But Trump also got serious for a moment: “I want to thank the press for all you do to support and sustain our democracy.”
More at:
https://www.dailywire.com/news/27808/trump-shreds-media-democrats-ritzy-dc-soiree-joseph-curl
