Joy Behar says Obama gave comedians ‘nothing’ to mock in contrast to Trump

ABC’s “The View” co-host Joy Behar stated there was nothing for comedians to make enjoyable of throughout the Obama administration in comparison with President Donald Trump.

On the present’s “Behind the Table” podcast Tuesday, Behar reacted to feedback from director Judd Apatow, who stated it has change into extra “difficult” to create political comedy since issues are actually “so serious” and “so cruel.”

Behar agreed with Apatow’s comments and contrasted them with comedy underneath former President Barack Obama, arguing there was nothing to make enjoyable of from him.

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“When Obama came in, it was nice,” Behar stated. “There was nothing to make fun of. It was… things were going well for eight years. We didn’t have to… we could talk about our husbands again. We could talk about our mothers-in-law. And now it’s serious again, but it’s too serious now.”

Behar has been largely supportive of the previous president through the years, going as far as to insist that Trump was “jealous” of Obama in July.

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“First of all, who tried to overthrow the government on Jan. 6?” Behar stated. “Who was that again? That was not Obama. The thing about him is he’s so jealous of Obama, because Obama is everything that he is not: Trim, smart, handsome, happily married, and can sing Al Green’s song ‘Let’s Stay Together’ better than Al Green. And Trump cannot stand it. It’s driving him crazy. Green is not a good color.”

Obama was additionally the primary sitting U.S. president to seem on a daytime speak present after visiting the present in 2010.

In a remark to Fox News Digital, NewsBusters associate editor Nicholas Fondacaro pushed again towards Behar’s feedback, arguing there was “plenty to criticize Obama for,” however individuals like Behar have been extra centered on defending him.

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“It’s a testament to how biased the show has been throughout their entire run,” Fondacaro stated. “They put blinders on when there’s a Democrat in office because they think nothing they do is controversial. They agree with all policies forwarded by Democrats, and whatever Republicans are doing in the moment is the worst thing ever, even worse than the previous one who they’ll suddenly like.”

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He added, “They’re very open about the fact that the show’s mission is to defend Democrats and push leftist policies. ‘The View’ is more than a name of the show, it’s the directive.”

Speaking of Bill Clinton and the ladies who’ve accused him, Behar in 2016 said, “He is a dog. Let’s face it.” She added, “But I still will vote for Bill Clinton because he votes in my favor.”