Even in his Facebook post to give more context to his tweets, Gaffigan expressed empathy for some of the president’s followers. We need to call trump the con man and thief that he is. Gaffigan’s stream of tweets gave voice to millions of frustrated Americans around the nation. ", In a direct appeal to Trump supporters, Gaffigan wrote: “Look Trumpers I get it. Gaffigan’s “The Pale Tourist” comedy tour date in Portland, by the way, has been rescheduled for June 4, 2021. kturnquist@oregonian.com 503-221-8227 @Kristiturnquist. Jim Gaffigan’s charmingly self-deprecating humor has made him a staple of comedy for decades. I'm sure you enjoy pissing people off but you know Trump is a liar and a criminal. Gaffigan’s comedy, especially politically and socially, isn’t polarizing. Maybe by stepping out of my presumed lane I could help inspire them to do what they already know is right and consider what they are actually voting for rather than feel they had no other choice than to vote for Trump. He tends to avoid politics and is known as a “clean” comedian, so any mention of the government or use of profanity catches the public’s attention. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. We need to call trump the con man and thief that he is. The simple sentiment inspired a wave of criticism from Gaffigan’s right-leaning fans, who derided him for getting political. Deep down you know it. They believe in equality and truly care about their neighbor. “Hey fuck you Karen,” he shot back. You know that time you did a job and didn't get paid? Donald Trump had accepted the Republican nomination for president in an hourlong speech riddled with aggressive language and boasting. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. We need to wake up. Kristi Turnquist | The Oregonian/OregonLive. (MLive.com file photo). As a kid I was a cubs fan and I know you stick by your team no matter what but he's a traitor and a con man who doesn't care about you. You know he been incompetent during this crisis. Gaffigan let fly with an extended rant on Twitter, the final night of the Republican National Convention, “The Pale Tourist” comedy tour date in Portland. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The comic doesn’t remind you about the horrors of the world; he takes your mind off them for an hour of laughs. pic.twitter.com/gdurze0b32, In a series of Twitter posts, Gaffigan unloaded a batch of criticisms, including: “You know Trump just creates enemies. However, I’d be lying if I didn’t say I want to change some minds. if trump gets elected, the economy will never come back. In his own words, the comedian hopes he can change a few minds, but if not, at least he exercised his right to freedom of speech, most likely knowing threats and insults would be made: “To be clear upfront I don’t think anyone is going to let an actor or a comedian tell them who to vote for despite the fact that the current President is essentially both and actor and a comedian. Will any of this effect Gaffigan’s career? Deep down you know it. That’s why Twitter and Gaffigan fans were a bit shocked when Gaffigan started tweeting about President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention. Jim Gaffigan to Trump-supporting fan on Twitter: ‘F*ck you Karen’ The family-friendly comedian goes on F-bomb-laden tweetstorm amid RNC. Gaffigan simply couldn’t let it rest. I'm sure you enjoy pissing people off but you know Trump is a liar and a criminal. “RIP Truth,” the 54-year-old comic wrote. I realized Thursday night if these people were frightened enough by Trump and the GOP lies, they would pinch their nose and vote for Trump. Of course I do, I feel strongly about what is going in our country.”, Gaffigan received both signs of support and threats from social media users following the Twitter thread. As Gaffigan later explained on Facebook, “So if I believe I won’t sway any voters, why speak out like I did? “If Trump gets elected, the economy will never come back,” he wrote. At one point, even his wife and co-writer, Jeannie Gaffigan, told him to tone down the language. As a kid I was a cubs fan and I know you stick by your team no matter what but he’s a traitor and a con man who doesn’t care about you. Gaffigan’s tweetstorm began just as the Republican National Convention was wrapping up.