Democrats haven’t been able to take a joke in years. They don’t find humor in anything, which is one of the reasons some comedians have complained about audiences today—they’re too sensitive and one “wrong” joke could lead to widespread condemnation. That’s why no one on the right is surprised to see those across the aisle collectively melt down over the memes President Trump has been tweeting this week in response to the Schumer Shutdown. You’ve all seen them by now—Hakeem Jeffries with a handlebar moustache and sombrero as mariachi music plays, and Chuck Schumer with an AI-generated voice denouncing his own party. In response to the backlash, Trump’s team played the videos on loop in the briefing room for hours on Wednesday.
On loop in the WH briefing room 🤣
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One reporter asked Vice President JD Vance if he thought it was "helpful" to post the videos if they're trying to have good-faith negotiations with the Democrat leaders.
"Oh, I think it's funny," Vance said smiling. "The president's joking, and we’re having a good time.
“You can negotiate in good faith while also poking a little bit of fun at some of the absurdities of the Democrats’ positions, and even poking some fun at the absurdity of the Democrats themselves,” he added.
“I mean, I’ll tell Hakeem Jeffries right now, I make this solemn promise to you that if you help us reopen the government, the sombrero memes will stop,” Vance said. “And I’ve talked to the president of the United States about that.”
🚨NEW: JD Vance is asked about the Sombrero memes (LMAO!) 💀
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REPORTER: "Is it helpful to post pictures of Democrats in sombreros if you're trying to have good faith talks with them?"
JD Vance: "I think it's funny! The President is joking. We're having a good time. You can… pic.twitter.com/h95IyVcfPw