comedian Jim Gaffigan spoke on Al Smith charity dinner on Thursday, and traditionally he roasted both of the main candidates in the upcoming election. For Donald TrumpGaffigan got some groans when he mentioned Trump's history Discrimination against black tenants.

“If Vice President Harris If she wins this election, not only would she be the first female president, but a black woman would occupy the White House, a former Trump residence.” Addressing Trump, he added, “Obviously you wouldn't rent to her . I mean, that would never happen anyway… Maybe if Doug (Emhoff) signed on.”

Gaffigan also brought up Trump's debate moment where he falsely accused Haitian immigrants in Ohio of eating dogs and cats and compared it to one of Trump's The biggest scandals of 2016: “You know, if you're keeping track at home, this is the second time cat-snatching has been part of a campaign issue.” The joke drew perhaps its biggest appeal Round moans from the audience all night long.

Receiving much more laughter and applause from the audience, Gaffigan's many jokes at Harris's expense. He particularly advocated for Harris decide not to attend the eventbut also focused on a series of campaign events across Michigan.

“You know, this event was called the Catholic Met Gala,” Gaffigan said. “22% of Americans identify as Catholic. Catholics will be an important demographic in every battleground state… I’m sorry – why isn’t Vice President Harris here?”

Gaffigan said, “I mean, consider this: This is a room full of Catholics and Jews in New York City. This is the lineup for the Democratic candidate.”

“I have to say in her defense that she actually found the time to perform The view, Howard Stern, Colbertand the longstanding cornerstone of the election campaign, the Call her dad Podcast,” Gaffigan scoffed.

Gaffigan repeatedly joked that Biden did it got out about the election and once said, “President Biden couldn’t be here tonight. The DNC made sure of that.”

He later added, “The Democrats told us that Trump's re-election was a threat to democracy.” In fact, they were so concerned about this threat that they staged a coup, deposed their democratically elected incumbent, and installed Kamala Harris in power .” Gaffigan repeated a MAGA talking point for monthsand received cheers and applause from the audience at the same time.

Gaffigan also brought up the much-speculated idea of ​​“Shy Trump voter” Deciding on the election: “I don’t know if you’ve heard of this: people publicly saying they would never vote for Trump, but then when they go into the voting booth, they do.”

“It’s a small group,” Gaffigan said. “They are called the Biden family.”