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Haddish Mocks Trump, White House Responds!
9 Jul
Summary
- Haddish joked about Trump's hands and his administration's actions.
- The White House issued an official statement in response to her joke.
- Haddish compared herself to Jimmy Kimmel upon receiving the White House reaction.
Tiffany Haddish found herself in the spotlight when a joke about President Donald Trump's hands during her guest hosting gig on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" prompted an official statement from the White House. Haddish shared the surprising development on air, revealing that she had received a "shout out" from the administration.
She humorously embraced the attention, stating, "The White House is mad at me, y'all. This is the day that I finally become Jimmy Kimmel." Haddish also quipped about the perceived response from White House spokesman Davis Ingle, questioning his own public profile.
The comedian's experience echoes the often contentious relationship between the Trump administration and late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel himself has faced public criticism and temporary show preemptions due to his commentary on Trump.
Haddish, who has a history of making bold comedic statements, saw the White House's reaction as a significant moment in her career, akin to the level of engagement Kimmel often receives from political figures.
