Comedy Shows Use Team USA's Loss to Bash Trump
On Monday, Team USA suffered a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the World Cup, and on Tuesday the late night comedy shows knew who to blame: President Trump.
Haddish Claims Red Card Was First Time Trump 'Defended a Black Person'
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish kicked off ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s guest-hosted summertime shows on Monday by claiming that opposition to Team USA striker Folarin Balogun’s red card was the first time President Trump has “ever defended a black person.” Similarly, when weather delayed Trump’s 4th of July festivities, Haddish found it ironic that the MAGA crowds had to take…
Seattle Times Seeks Anti-Trump Soccer Fans To Root Against Team USA
The media’s attempts to suck the fun out of the World Cup are not confined to television. They extend to the local papers of the host cities as well. On Thursday, the day before the U.S. defeated Australia in Seattle, Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman took it upon himself to highlight certain locals who either refuse to root for Team USA or feel conflicted about the matter because…
