Sarah Silverman Calls Donald Trump a ‘Human Blister’ and Other Jewish Celebrity Reactions to the Debate
Everybody can relax now. The second presidential debate just came to a close and Americans can breathe a collective sigh of relief (or bury of your head in despair under a blanket…whichever works).
Celebrities took to Twitter to express their annoyance, bemusement and general outrage throughout the 90-minute town hall face-off—and we collected just a few of their best reactions.
He projects everything he is onto her. It’s actual sickness he’s not well #debate
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) October 10, 2016
This looks and feels like a rap battle. #debate
— Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) October 10, 2016
Someone please explain to Donald Trump how the Senate works and how the government works and how vaginas work and also Russia
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 10, 2016
This is now indistinguishable from SNL.
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) October 10, 2016
Mike Pence must not be in the same locker room. #Debates
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) October 10, 2016
While I may not be able to moderate a debate, sounds like Mike Pence and Donald Trump might need to come on my show to talk things out.
— Jerry Springer (@jerryspringer) October 10, 2016
They made that last question super positive so we don’t all lose our minds. Which I appreciate. #debate
— John Francis Daley (@JohnFDaley) October 10, 2016
I need a drink.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) October 10, 2016
Thea Glassman is an Associate Editor at the Forward. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @theakglassman.
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