Jesse Watters Primetime 4/29/24 FULL HD | BREAKING FOX NEWS April 29, 2024
Summary
TLDRThe transcript captures a satirical take on current political and social issues, focusing on the Biden administration, the media, and the state of comedy. It discusses the economy's perceived strength despite public unease, the White House Correspondence Dinner's tradition of unity between politicians and the press, and the acrimonious relationship between the press and former President Trump. The narrative also touches on the 2024 election, the role of the media in politics, and the public's perception of the press's bias. Additionally, it addresses campus protests, the enforcement of university rules, and the changing landscape of comedy where edgy humor is being replaced by political correctness, as illustrated by the example of Seinfeld's Jerry Seinfeld lamenting the loss of comedic freedom.
Takeaways
- 📈 The economy is perceived as strong by numbers but vibes are bad, indicating a disconnect between statistical data and public sentiment.
- 🎭 The White House Correspondence Dinner is a traditional event where politicians, journalists, and celebrities engage in a night of humor and camaraderie, highlighting the humanity of Washington.
- 😂 Presidents often use the dinner to showcase their comedic side, with some even bringing props and impersonators to entertain the crowd.
- 👉 The media is criticized for being biased and overly supportive of President Biden, with some suggesting they are not holding him accountable.
- 📉 Polls suggest that Trump is leading in certain battleground states, and there is a narrative of him being unfairly prosecuted in court, potentially playing into his favor with voters.
- 🚨 There is a perceived 'war on cops' in America, with a rise in violence against law enforcement officers, leading to concerns about public safety and societal values.
- 🏫 Campus protests and unrest are highlighted, with some arguing that universities are not enforcing their own rules and policies, leading to chaos and intimidation of certain student groups.
- 🤔 The discussion touches on the importance of free speech on campus but criticizes the use of protests to intimidate and harass, particularly against Jewish students or those supporting Israel.
- 📚 There is a debate about the role of the media, with some arguing that they should focus on facts rather than opinions and that they have become too sensitive to criticism.
- 😃 The humor and comedy industry is discussed, with concerns that comedy has become less silly and more focused on sarcasm, leading to a loss of the ability to laugh at ourselves.
Q & A
What is the significance of the White House Correspondence Dinner?
-The White House Correspondence Dinner is an annual event where politicians, journalists, and celebrities gather to celebrate the relationship between the President and the press. It is a tradition that goes back over a century and is designed to demonstrate the humanity of Washington by having these groups, who often have an adversarial relationship, dine together and share a night of camaraderie.
Why did President Trump not attend the Correspondence Dinner during his term?
-President Trump did not attend the Correspondence Dinner during his term due to the acrimonious relationship between him and the press, with the press calling him a racist and a Russian traitor from the beginning of his presidency.
What was the general sentiment towards President Biden at the dinner?
-The sentiment towards President Biden at the dinner appeared to be mixed. While some in attendance were supportive, the script suggests that there were also those who were critical of his performance and policies.
How did the press react to President Biden's plea for them to focus on the stakes of the 2024 elections?
-The script does not provide a direct reaction from the press to President Biden's plea. However, it implies that there is skepticism about the press's willingness to put aside sensationalism and focus on the importance of the elections.
What was the context of the discussion about the economy in the script?
-The context of the discussion about the economy in the script suggests that despite the economy appearing strong in terms of numbers, the general vibe is that it is not doing well. This is indicated by the mention of young people struggling to afford homes and the dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.
What was the reaction to Colin Jost's jokes at the dinner?
-The script suggests that Colin Jost's jokes did not have a strong impact, describing them as not having any bite and stating that the president was still being protected even at a roast.
How did the script describe the relationship between the press and President Biden?
-The script describes the relationship between the press and President Biden as one where the press is seen as covering for him and being protective. It implies a close connection that some Americans may find concerning.
What was the criticism of the media's coverage of the economy?
-The criticism of the media's coverage of the economy in the script is that it does not reflect the reality of the situation. Despite reports suggesting a strong economy, the actual experiences of people, particularly young people struggling with housing affordability, suggest otherwise.
What was the implication about the media's role in the 2024 elections?
-The implication about the media's role in the 2024 elections is that they are seen as a protected class and that there is an expectation for them to support President Biden, potentially at the expense of fair and balanced coverage.
How did the script characterize President Biden's performance at the dinner?
-The script characterizes President Biden's performance at the dinner as lacking in humor and not as engaging as might be expected. It mentions that his jokes did not land well and that he spoke for a shorter time than President Obama had in the past.
What was the discussion about the portrayal of President Biden in the media?
-The discussion about the portrayal of President Biden in the media was that there was an attempt to make him appear 'cool' or more in line with the swagger of former President Obama, but this was met with skepticism and eye-rolling from the public.
Outlines
😀 White House Correspondence Dinner and Presidential Humor
The first paragraph discusses the contrast between the public's perception of a struggling economy and the official numbers indicating a strong one. It delves into the annual White House Correspondence Dinner, a century-old tradition where the President, politicians, journalists, and celebrities gather to set aside their adversarial roles and engage in a night of camaraderie. The paragraph highlights how presidents use humor, often with props and impersonators, to connect with the press. It contrasts the approach of former President Trump, who had a contentious relationship with the press and did not attend the dinner, with President Biden's attempt to rekindle the tradition, despite some difficulties during the event.
🗣️ Media's Role and Biden's Appeal
The second paragraph focuses on the relationship between the media and President Biden, suggesting that the press has been protective of him. It describes how Biden, during the Correspondence Dinner, urged the media to rise above superficial coverage and focus on the gravity of the current political moment and the state of democracy. The paragraph also touches on the dynamics of the 2024 election campaign, the role of the press in shaping the narrative, and the perception of bias in the media's coverage of political figures.
🚨 Policing and Campus Unrest
The third paragraph addresses the issue of law enforcement and public safety, with references to a shootout in Charlotte, North Carolina, that resulted in the death of three US Marshals. It discusses the broader perception of a 'war on cops' and the impact of this on society. Additionally, the paragraph covers instances of unrest on college campuses, where students have been engaging in protests and replacing the American flag with the Palestinian flag. It criticizes the lack of enforcement of rules and policies on campuses and the double standards in handling protests of different political inclinations.
🤔 The Enforcement of Rules and Consequences
This paragraph debates the importance of enforcing rules within society, drawing parallels between household discipline and societal governance. It argues against the leniency shown by universities in enforcing their rules, which has led to intimidation and harassment of certain groups on campus. The discussion extends to the political implications of such actions, including the portrayal of Republicans as being against free speech and the perceived chaos under the Biden administration. The paragraph ends with a call for a return to rule enforcement and personal responsibility.
🏛️ Economic Policies and Political Campaigning
The fifth paragraph shifts the focus to political strategies and economic policies. It discusses how the Biden administration is promoting economic opportunity zones, which are likened to Trump's previous policies. The paragraph also touches on Vice President Kamala Harris's low public approval and the challenges her unpopularity poses for the Democratic Party. It includes commentary on her public persona and the need for a rebranding of her image.
😂 The State of Comedy and Political Correctness
The sixth paragraph laments the loss of humor and comedy due to increasing political correctness. It includes a discussion with actor John O'Hurley, who played J. Peterman on Seinfeld, about how the show would not be successful in today's climate due to the expectation to remove edgy content. The paragraph explores the idea that comedy has become more about sarcasm and mocking rather than silliness and self-deprecation. It concludes with a call to reclaim the ability to laugh at oneself and each other without fear of causing offense.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Economy
💡White House Correspondence Dinner
💡Adversarial Relationship
💡Media Bias
💡Political Campaigning
💡Public Opinion Polls
💡Free Speech on Campus
💡Opportunity Zones
💡Political Satire
💡Campus Protests
💡Comedy and Political Correctness
Highlights
The economy's vibes are bad, but the numbers indicate strength, reflecting a disconnect between perception and data.
The White House Correspondence Dinner is a century-old tradition where politicians, journalists, and celebrities gather once a year.
At the dinner, the President and the Press, typically in an adversarial relationship, share a night of camaraderie.
Presidents often use humor and bring props to the Correspondence Dinner, showcasing their lighter side.
The Press also books a comedian to roast them at the event, highlighting the mutual jesting between the two groups.
The relationship between the press and President Trump was notably acrimonious, leading to his absence from the dinner during his term.
President Biden's attempt to reconnect with the tradition was met with mixed reactions, including difficulties with table manners.
Comedian Colin Jost's jokes at the dinner were said to lack bite, with the president still being protected even at a roast.
The 2024 elections are in full swing, with age being a highlighted issue, as Biden, a 'grown man,' runs against a younger opponent.
Polls suggest that Biden is trailing behind Trump, with some showing Trump leading by six points.
The media's role in shaping the narrative of the election is questioned, with allegations of bias and avoidance of certain topics.
Trump's court situation is portrayed as a potential advantage, keeping him disciplined and away from controversial rallies.
Biden's avoidance of certain media appearances and his plea to the press to save democracy are criticized.
Former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany comments on the dinner and the relationship between the press and the current administration.
A tragic shooting incident in Charlotte involving US Marshals and local police officers is discussed.
Protests on college campuses, involving the tearing down of the American flag and raising of the Palestinian flag, are highlighted.
The enforcement of rules and the consequences of not doing so are debated in the context of campus protests and national governance.
Vice President Kamala Harris's unpopularity and her role in the administration are critiqued.
The impact of comedy on society and the changes in what is considered acceptable humor are discussed, with references to Seinfeld.
Transcripts
tonight the economy The Vibes are bad
but the numbers say it's strong the
economy is kind of like you on the steps
of Air Force One Biden and the
correspondence dinner what the real
message was
what once a year politicians journalists
and celebrities get dressed up for the
White House Correspondence Dinner a
tradition that goes back over a century
to Warren Harding when the president and
the Press who theoretically have an
adversarial relationship lay down their
weapons and pick up their silverware and
give each other a good old ribbon over
cocktails and filt it's designed to
demonstrate the humanity of Washington
which is why it only happens once a
year it's not often that we have so many
people who've written about us and
broadcast about us all together in one
room like this and I thought you might
like to say a few nice words to them
[Music]
how about just a word or two something
friendly even one kind
word I'm thinking I'm
thinking the presidents Flex their funny
bones they bring props even
impersonators distinguished guests
ladies and
gentlemen here I
am as you
know I always look forward to these
dinners it's just about bunch of media
types Hollywood
liberals Democrats like Joe Biden how
come I can't have dinner with the 36% of
the people who like
me the only thing missing is Hillary
Clinton sitting on the front row rolling
her ass Barack Obama brought out his
anger
translator we won't always see I ey oh
and see there thank you so much for the
wall toall Ebola coverage for two whole
weeks we were one step away from the
Walking
Dead and then you all got up and just
moved on to the next
day that was awesome oh and by the way
just if you have noticed you don't have
Ebola and in order to even the score the
Press books a comedian to roast them
all the vice president isn't here
tonight not for security reasons he just
thought this event was being held at the
dullas airport
Applebees yes right now Joe is elbow
deep in jalapeno poppers and talking to
a construction cone he thinks is John
Boehner also true but the relationship
between the press and the president
Trump was so
acrimonious you know with them calling
him a racist Russian traitor from day
one that he no-showed the dinner for his
entire term Biden brought the party back
Saturday night but had a hard time
breaking bread literally breaking that
piece of bread look
challenging now we didn't slow the tape
down at all this is at regular speed
you'd think having dinner with a
thousand of your closest friends in
entire industry keeping you in office
you'd be in a better mood but Biden just
looked mad that he had to eat salad
Colin Jo who's married to Scarlett
Johansson and who does weekend update on
Saturday Night Live he was
DMC the last time I was in DC I left my
cocaine at the White House
luckily the president was able to put it
to good use for a state of the
union Colin had another good
line like many of you here tonight I
pretend to do news on
TV My Weekend Update co-anchor Michael
Chay was going to join me here tonight
but in solidarity with President Biden I
decided to lose all my black support
besides that Collins jokes didn't have
any bite the president still being
protected even at a
roast finally Joe got on stage and had
one good joke it's been a year since I
delivered this speech and my wife Joe
was with me tonight was worried how I do
I told her don't worry just like riding
a bike she said that's what I'm worried
about now the rest of the evening was
lame and tame the president's jokes
didn't land and most of his material
wasn't even aimed at the Press Trump was
the
punchline the 2024 elections in full
swing and yes age is an issue I'm a
grown
man running against a
six-year-old Biden and the Press are
supposed to get up there and roast each
other and neither of them did the
president and the Press are now a
protected class the is a joke and Biden
can't take one Barack Obama did 20
minutes on stage Biden only spoke for
six he didn't bash the media he actually
begged the media to bury
Trump but asking to rise up to the
seriousness of the
moment move past the horse race numbers
and the gotcha moments and the
distractions the sides shows that come
to dominate and sensationalize our
sensationalize our politics and focus on
what's actually at stake and I think in
your heart you know it was at stake the
stakes couldn't be
higher every single one of us has rad to
play a serious role to play making sure
democracy endures American democracy I
more my role but all due respect so do
you what kind of democracy does America
have if the president conspires with the
press to put the other politician in
prison Biden's ordering reporters don't
cover my bad polls my gaffs or the Arab
Spring Break break don't cover this
election Your Role is to destroy my
rival how much more help can the media
give Joe and how's the media getting
bossed around by a guy who doesn't even
talk to them he's barking orders to the
New York Times who he's never sat down
with after he just sat down with Howard
Stern for an hour Biden Ducks Super Bowl
interviews with CBS so he can play patty
cake with Al Roker and now he's ordering
reporters to cover the bloodbath hoax
not the horse race it's because Biden's
losing the horse race and wants to keep
it hidden from the country a new CNN
poll has Biden losing to Trump by six
points these are Landslide numbers when
you factor in RFK Jr Trump's almost
beating Biden by double digits and this
is a CNN poll the Bloomberg poll had
Trump beaten Biden in six out of the
seven battle grounds look at that and
Trump's been in court for the last two
weeks while Biden's been campaigning
the New York Times calls it a blueprint
for a trump Electoral College Victory
and a gift from the political Gods quote
the Manhattan courtroom will be the
setting for Mr Trump to play the role of
a familiar American archetype the
wronged man Seeking Justice from corrupt
powerful forces the former president is
good in this role and that's no small
thing maybe the gag orders and corrupt
court calendar will win Trump the White
House just like Biden's basement
campaign did it keeps the former
president disciplined structured and
away from his tongue wagging
freewheeling rallies and forces Biden to
actually
campaign it gives the media less of an
opportunity to twist Trump's words and
more of an opportunity for Biden to get
tongue twisted or tell his cannibals at
his uncle and it puts Biden in a harsh
Spotlight and puts Trump on an
interesting stage that voters have never
seen before an intriguing courtroom
drama remember Trump beat Hillary by
running against a rigged system and what
better scene could a director set for
Trump than in a courtroom unfairly
prosecuted by Savage Democrats rigging
the election with trials because they
know the sitting president can barely
stand even though Biden told Howard
Stern he'd debate Trump Democrats don't
want him to Biden folks don't want him
to debate they don't want to give Trump
that platform and risk exposing Biden
like that on national TV ducking a
presidential debate while you put your
opponent on trial is exactly why Biden
spent Saturday night not poking fun at
the Press but begging them to save
democracy when he really means save his
presidency former White House Press
Secretary Kaylee mckany joins me now
Kaylee did you go to the
dinner no Jesse I stay far away from the
hyenas I spent enough time with them in
the briefing room good you were probably
watching Jesse Waters Prime Time on DVR
like all of us do on Saturday nights
what what was this like for you I know
you experienced this you know sitting
there and then watching it from TV this
one seemed different to
me yeah it's really odd to watch Joe
Biden sit there and complain that this
room full of people are insufficiently
psyop phenic psychop to him I mean these
are people that drool over him when I
when I look at some of these polls and I
see oh there are 2% who think the
economy is excellent they're the people
in that room they were less than
thrilled and there you have Biden
sitting there begging them essentially
to cover for him and it's just
interesting to watch because you know I
go back to my briefings and I'll hostile
the presses and Karine John Pier's
briefing it's really just a conversation
among friends and you look at what
happened Saturday night it's just
another conversation among friends add
in some WI
add in some dinner and put it on a
Saturday night this is the group that
America is up against the Press is
covering for him but I don't think it
makes him cross the finish line yeah
probably add in some gummies too when
you know somebody who you don't like
Kaylee and that person who you don't
like likes something and then you think
wait a second if that person likes
something I can't like that that that
must be bad it's kind of like when
Gutfeld likes a song I'm like oh my God
this song must be terrible do you think
the American voters see the media love
and protect Joe Biden so pathetically
they're like wait a second this is gross
if someone likes Joe Biden that much and
Carries that much water for him
something must be
wrong yes yes and I I totally resonate
with the Gutfeld song so I'm with you on
that uh they're the worst and yours are
pretty good there on the five um but
look they I think that you know they
they see the economy is terrible they
can't afford food I mean this is
widespread young people can't afford
mortgages can't afford a home can't
afford rent and then you flip it over to
the New York Times and there's this one
article I just can't get out of my head
from a few months back where it's
Aviator Joe you know dark Brandon and
that time when that Meme came up they
just all glommed on to it and all of
these major news outlets were almost
celebratory like this guy's finally cool
he finally has one iota of the Swagger
that Barack Obama had and they tried to
make it work and people just look at
that they roll their eyes and they see
this presidency for the failure of what
it is and they think back to three years
ago and they remember the good days of
President Trump and that is why you see
the polls soaring the way they are for
the former president yeah dark Brandon
had trouble ripping that dinner roll in
half probably needed his aviators for
that a little oomph Kaylee thank you so
much good to see you little butter knife
little butter knife use the knife
Johnny Goes to Palm
Beach name a state that borders Florida
South Carolina swe in Charlotte North
Carolina leaving at least three Law
Enforcement Officers dead National
correspondent bill maluan has more Bill
and Jesse unfortunately the reports
coming out of Charlotte tonight are
pretty horrible so far three US Marshals
are dead and several local cops are hurt
as a result of a shootout with multiple
armed suspects and take a listen to this
video as neighbors could hear the
gunshots Tyler get in here get in the
bathroom
Ty now local residents report they could
hear active gunfire for hours as US
Marshals and the Charlotte mecklinburg
Police Department were trying to serve a
fugitive warrant on somebody for
possession of a firearm by a felon now
police say as they approached a home to
serve that warrant they were shot at
from somebody inside the house officer
shot back and ended up killing the
shooter on the front lawn but as they
approached the house for a second time
afterwards those officers were met with
more gunfire from inside the house
ultimately two people inside the home
were detained tragically three US
Marshals were killed and four Charlotte
police officers were injured one
critically we believe there are two
Shooters involved uh again we have two
people of interest at the police station
that are being questioned right now uh
and we have confirmed that the
individual that was uh set up that we
were serving the warrant on uh was the
individual who fired the initial shots
and was deceased in the front yard uh at
the end of all of this and Jesse the
Fraternal Order of Police says at least
11 police officers all across the
country have been shot in the last 3
days alone now in reaction to this
shooting they posted on X that there is
a war on going on Cops in America and
they say that is quote a stain on
society we'll send it back to you Bill
thank you campus crackdowns at schools
across the country this weekend in Texas
Arizona and Georgia students tore down
the American flag and raised the
Palestinian one just another reason why
Jesse Jr's going to Princeton at UCLA it
looked like the Gaza Strip with Israeli
and Hamas Defenders duking it out in
hand-to-hand combat in a MOS pit Arab
Spring Breakers even had the nerve to
disrupt the nerd prom yep demented
adults staged mock executions of isra
soldiers committing war crimes right
outside the White House correspondence
Center which itself is a crime against
how two different parts of the country
handle crime Texas enforces the law
state troopers broke up a massive
illegal student protest forming at UT
Austin 50 people arrested but at
Colombia where a caliphate's been set up
on the quad this part of the country
decided not to enforce the law the
university set a deadline for 2 p.m.
today pack up the terrorist tents City
or fa the consequences and guess what
happened the Clock Struck two and
nothing rules don't exist if you don't
enforce them ask any parent what happens
when you negotiate
bedtime then ask what happens when there
is no
bedtime do you want to live in a house
where children don't follow the rules
because they aren't enforced well we're
living in a country where adults don't
follow the rules because they're not
enforced do you like living in a country
like that I don't The View thinks we're
being too hard on Little Johnny
Jihad it has never been in my life in my
career the
criticizing policies of government is
equated with anti-Semitism and that I
think is a Far Right comes from the far
right it comes from the authoritarian
leanings where they don't want students
on these campuses to voice their
opinions because they want to change the
narrative going forward and I think we
have to be very since i't no one
supports free speech on campus more than
conservatives you should be able to
protest war chant slogans and speak your
mind without anybody censoring or
arresting you but this isn't about Free
Speech this is about physically
intimidating and harassing a religious
minority on campus with violent and
anti-semitic threats and preventing them
from going to class forcing remote
learning and blockading the site where
graduation is supposed to
happen conservatives said the wrong
pronouns and they were chased off campus