The Internet Has Mixed Reactions Of Colin Jost's Speech At The White House Correspondents' Dinner, But I Haven't Stopped Laughing Since Saturday

"The Republican candidate for president owes half a billion in fines for bank fraud and is currently spending his days farting himself awake during a pornstar hush money trial. AND THE RACE IS TIED!?"

April 29, 2024 · 1 min · 88 words · Crystal Harrison

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AND THE RACE IS TIED!?"

Colin Jost was funny, charming, thoughtful and closed on a high note.

He spoke of decency, something in short supply right now and it was well received in the room.

Closeup of Colin Jost speaking at a podium

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But the NYT tantrums on.

(And he wasn’t wrong about the games, though I like the recipes too.

Man, this is about the classiest thing Ive seen in politics in a long time.

Colin Jost shaking hands with President Joe Biden

Its funny, its thoughtful, its beautiful.

Well done, Colin Jost.pic.twitter.com/bCITHKT3lp

Here’s a full clip of Jost’s speech.

Two-panel image: Top shows Colin Jost speaking, saying, "I hope that tonight will be a night to remember. For most of us…"

Colin Jost said, "Like many of you here tonight, I pretend to do news on TV…"

Closeup of Colin Jost onstage

Closeup of Colin Jost onstage saying, "The New York Post is like the New York Times summarized to you by a crackhead"

Closeup shots of Colin Jost saying, "As you can tell from all of the comments about my wife, I am also used to being a second gentleman"

Closeup of Colin Jost