All articles tagged with #mocking
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
California Governor Gavin Newsom has been openly mocking President Donald Trump, with Trump frequently responding to these provocations, highlighting a ongoing political rivalry during Trump's second term.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem responded to South Park's brutal parody of her looks, criticizing the show for being petty and lazy in its humor, while also defending her department against media misrepresentations. The episode depicted her in a highly exaggerated and controversial manner, prompting her to dismiss the satire as a reflection of liberal and extremist tendencies.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Axios
The Democratic National Committee is using a taco truck with a humorous graphic to mock President Trump over his 'TACO' slogan, parking it outside the RNC headquarters and serving free tacos to get under his skin amid ongoing political tensions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Former President Donald Trump faced backlash for mocking President Joe Biden's stutter during a campaign rally, drawing condemnation for his taunting of Biden's lifelong speech impediment. Critics slammed Trump's attack and the laughing response of his supporters, highlighting Biden's empathy for fellow stutterers. This is not the first time Trump or his allies have mocked Biden over his stutter, sparking outrage and condemnation from various individuals.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Telegraph
Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden for his lifelong stutter at a campaign event in Georgia, imitating and ridiculing the president's speech impediment. This is not the first time Trump has targeted Biden's stutter, drawing criticism on social media for being a "vile and vicious bully." Biden has spoken openly about overcoming his stutter and has used his experiences to encourage others facing similar challenges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Former President Donald Trump mocked President Joe Biden during Biden's State of the Union address, as reported by CNN's Alayna Treene.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Jimmy Kimmel responds to the lawsuit filed against him by former Rep. George Santos, calling it "the most preposterous lawsuit of all time" and mocking Santos on his show. The lawsuit stems from a Jimmy Kimmel Live bit in which Kimmel used invented names to order personalized Cameo messages from Santos, which were then played on the show. Kimmel doubled down on the mocking, joking about the lawsuit and the claims made by Santos.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Beast
Meghan McCain criticized Donald Trump as a "piece of shit" for mocking her late father, John McCain, at an Iowa rally, where Trump made disparaging remarks about the late senator's war injuries. Trump has a history of attacking John McCain, including questioning his status as a war hero. Meghan McCain defended her father's legacy and slammed Trump as an "election denying, huckster" with a history of disrespecting her father.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
The IDF has condemned the behavior of soldiers who were filmed mocking the Islamic call to prayer in a mosque in Jenin. The incident occurred during raids in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli troops have killed 12 Palestinians. Footage shows soldiers reciting Jewish prayers in the style of the call to prayer and singing Hebrew songs through the mosque's loudspeaker. The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned the mockery, and the IDF stated that the soldiers involved will be disciplined.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
President Joe Biden began a three-day fundraising trip in California by mocking former President Donald Trump's claim that he would be a dictator on his first day in office if reelected. Biden called Trump a threat to democracy and did not mention the recent criminal charges against his son, Hunter, during the event. The California swing is expected to raise at least $15 million and is part of Biden's effort to secure funding for his reelection campaign. Additionally, Biden announced $8.2 billion in funding for new passenger rail projects, emphasizing his administration's commitment to infrastructure development.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Former President Donald Trump continues to mock President Joe Biden on the campaign trail, performing a physical comedy routine in Las Vegas that ridiculed Biden's confused exits from the stage. Trump imitated Biden's gestures and mimicked his struggles to find an exit, while also mocking his use of shorter stairs to board Air Force One. Trump's supporters found the routine hilarious, chanting his name in response. Biden's physical decline, including public falls and accommodations made to the Air Force One staircase, has raised concerns about his fitness for the job. Polling shows that a majority of Americans, including two-thirds of his own party, believe Biden is too old for the presidency.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Former President Donald Trump expressed his displeasure with the return of late-night shows after a five-month-long writers strike, calling them talentless, poorly rated, and a major campaign contribution to Democrats. Trump has a history of attacking late-night hosts for mocking him, including Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Alec Baldwin. He previously made efforts to pressure networks and the Justice Department to take action against comedians who made fun of him but was unsuccessful.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Former President Donald Trump expressed his displeasure with the return of late-night shows after a five-month-long writers strike, calling them talentless, poorly rated, and a major campaign contribution to Democrats. Trump has a history of attacking late-night hosts for mocking him, including Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Alec Baldwin. He previously made efforts to pressure networks and the Justice Department to take action against comedians who made fun of him but was unsuccessful.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Amazon employees are mocking the company's return-to-office policy by creating a satirical version of the company's 16 leadership principles. The mock list reflects rising employee frustration over the policy, which has become a contentious issue internally. Amazon's aggressive return-to-office policy, coupled with forced relocations, has caused some employees to express their discontent through humor. The satirical list has gained popularity internally, highlighting the antagonistic response to the policy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Cathay Pacific has terminated three flight attendants after they were accused of mocking passengers' English. A passenger on Sunday's flight from Chengdu, China to Hong Kong accused the flight attendants of discriminating against non-English speakers. An apparent voice recording of the incident shared on social media seems to show a crew member saying: "If you cannot say blanket in English, you cannot have it." The incident sparked outrage in China's state media.