At the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner, “Saturday Night Live” co-anchor Colin Jost took the stage to perform a solo comedy set, where he humorously targeted President Joe Biden. Jost, known for his role alongside Michael Che in the “Weekend Update” segment of SNL, utilized his comedic skills to roast several aspects of Biden’s presidency, particularly focusing on Biden’s age and the implications it could have for his reelection campaign.
Jost opened his routine by playfully commenting on the challenge of following Biden, suggesting that it’s sometimes hard to keep up with what Biden is saying. He continued by making light of various moments from Biden’s presidency, including a reference to Biden stumbling on the steps of Air Force One. Jost quipped about finding cocaine at the White House from his last visit, jokingly suggesting that the President used it to energize his State of the Union address, calling it “high speed rail” in jest.
Jost’s performance also included jokes that referenced broader political and media themes, such as a poke at major newspapers for focusing excessively on puzzles and a tongue-in-cheek comment about replacing journalists with AI.
Overall, Jost’s roast was well-received, notable for its balance of humor and insight. His jokes about President Biden, particularly regarding age and public gaffes, resonated because they were rooted in observable truths, adding a layer of relatability and wit to the evening’s entertainment.
Here are some reactions and highlights of the roast:
Colin Jost absolutely ROASTS Biden after recent polls showcase his tremendous loss of support within the black community:
"My weekend co-anchor Michael Che was going to join me here tonight but in solidarity with President Biden I decided to lose all my black support." pic.twitter.com/TxbEDKhhNl
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) April 28, 2024
COLIN JOST: "The economy is kind of like [Biden] on the steps of Air Force One" pic.twitter.com/OgP8qi7mOS
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 28, 2024
