With Trump Defiling the White House, All of Washington is Missing Something

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart

Man cannot exist without humor: life is too difficult to survive without it. Regardless of your race, sex, religious affiliation or none at all, or your economic status, it is a fact that we all face more difficulties than pleasure in a lifetime.

Humor in its many forms provides an escape from the harshness of our very existence. Movies, television, books, and stand-up comics provide a little respite from the challenges we face every day.

In my 80 years there has been one person above all others who provided a source for comics, writers, and water-cooler chuckles: the President of the United States.

THE MOST INTELLIGENT PEOPLE I ENCOUNTERED IN MY LIFE HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR

I liked “Ike,” but the first American President I remember well was John F. Kennedy. His speeches inspired young Americans to become involved in their nation’s governance, and instilled a feeling of patriotism none of our nation’s leaders accomplished since.

JFK used humor to hold the attention of his audience. I purchased several copies of a small book titled “The Kennedy Wit.” I still have a copy today.

Kennedy was the object of comedy writers as were his predecessors, and would be his successors. Washington insiders claimed he enjoyed their wit. An American President must be able to “take a joke.”

OVER THE LAST 11 YEARS, EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR GOVERNMENT HAS DEVOLVED

Several days ago, your illegitimate president, Donald Trump, attempted to be the keynote speaker at the annual Washington Correspondents Dinner. Traditionally, the keynote speaker and host was a professional comedian. An old, obese man with an inflated ego, believed that he could end tradition. To no one’s surprise, he failed miserably.

Any comedian will tell you that “silence is deafening.” When an audience fails to appreciate their attempts at humor, the worst result is always nothing, no laughter, no applause, only silence. This is what happened when Trump attempted to tell jokes on that Friday evening.

A PERSON WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO ACCEPT CRITICISM AND HUMOR RELATED TO HIM OR HER, REVEALS MANY INTERESTING FACTS

Donald Trump is an old man void of any redeeming qualities. His most obvious deficiency is his lack of ability to accept that in his position, he is an easy and frequent target for critics and comedians. The truth is, Trump’s own actions and words write the jokes.

Trump constantly attacks anyone who does not praise the orange buffoon. The most popular late-night host on television, Stephen Colbert, was fired from his show by Paramount, the parent company of CBS. Paramount’s owners are all members of Trump’s oligarchy. Colbert was Trump’s most vociferous and humorous satirist.

Late in 2025, the CBS news division was infected with a new president. Bari Weiss is a Trump sycophant. She has literally destroyed what was the most respected television news network in my lifetime. It has become a sad parody of Fox News, spreading propaganda favoring Trump, and protecting him from criticism.

BY HIS OWN WORDS AND ACTIONS, TRUMP CONFIRMS EVERY STORY I HAVE WRITTEN OVER THE LAST 14 YEARS

No common sense, no possession of basic facts, an inability to speak in intelligible sentences, an explosive temper, and his lack of the ability to “take a joke,” all confirm that Trump is mentally unstable, suffering from a lifetime disease known as malignant narcissism. Add to the fact that he is a very old octogenarian, and it is an undeniable fact that dementia has been added to his lack of mental acuity.

Instead of laughing at or with his detractors, Trump seeks revenge. This is another sign that he is mentally unfit to lead our nation.

Trump is the reason humor no longer exists on Capitol Hill. No one in his Nazi Party has the courage to make any remark which might offend their Fuhrer. Right-wing politicians have surrendered their dignity, principles, and their morals to the worst man in the world. No laughing allowed.

Op-ed by James Turnage

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Sources: theguardian.com: More than 200 health professionals say Trump has ‘malignant narcissism’ in open letter

bmj.com: Trump mental health: 30 senior US doctors declare president mentally unfit