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Conan O'Brien: Comedians Trade Humor for Anger in Trump Jokes

1/8/2026

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Conan O'Brien says fellow comedians rely on anger, not humor, in political commentary about U.S. President Donald Trump.
He notes some comics simply say "F Trump" instead of crafting jokes, which he says undermines their comedic potential.
O'Brien says backlash to Trump-related humor shows comedians have grown too serious.
He attributes Jimmy Kimmel's temporary suspension to affiliate boycotts rather than FCC pressure, highlighting context for industry pressures.

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Conan O'Brien says fellow comedians rely on anger, not humor, in political commentary about U.S. President Donald Trump.
He notes some comics simply say "F Trump" instead of crafting jokes, which he says undermines their comedic potential.
O'Brien says backlash to Trump-related humor shows comedians have grown too serious.
He attributes Jimmy Kimmel's temporary suspension to affiliate boycotts rather than FCC pressure, highlighting context for industry pressures.