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Donald Trump Jr. tosses campaign hats to the crowd before his father, U.s. President Donald Trump arrives on stage to announce his candidacy for a second presidential term at the Amway Center on June 18, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
His most recent post—attempting to mock the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates—fared as well as usual.
On Wednesday night during the 2nd round of Democratic debates, Trump Jr posted:
"Comedy Central should really be the host of the next round of these debates. #DemDebate"
Comedy Central should really be the host of the next round of these debates. #DemDebate— Donald Trump Jr. (@Donald Trump Jr.) 1564620981.0
While plenty of others fired back...
@DonaldJTrumpJr Your dad boycotted the White House Correspondents Dinner because jokes hurt his tiny ego. Maybe C… https://t.co/SnoUjS5KGD— The Hoarse Whisperer (@The Hoarse Whisperer) 1564670928.0
...hard...
@DonaldJTrumpJr Comedy Central has more real news than fox news does. Your father is a criminal. Your father i… https://t.co/LQIrKRJj6k— Resist & Desist (@Resist & Desist) 1564621866.0
...Comedy Central—where people are clever professionally—didn't let the opportunity pass by either.
The network's official Twitter account responded:
"Nah, last time there was a joke at a debate it became president."
Nah, last time there was a joke at a debate it became president. https://t.co/7glq9lfUwS— Comedy Central (@Comedy Central) 1564622135.0
Trump Jr mentioned an organization paid to be funny while trying to be witty. Why would you poke the bear?
@/Twitter
People appreciated the moment.
@ComedyCentral https://t.co/s9K6p06KhI— Ida Skibenes ❄️ (@Ida Skibenes ❄️) 1564643845.0
@ComedyCentral Hello 9-1-1, I would like to report a murder. My lord.— YS (@YS) 1564631769.0
@ComedyCentral Now THAT is funny (and 1000% true) https://t.co/0wScIG53rR— Andrew Wortman (@Andrew Wortman) 1564632955.0
@ComedyCentral I pray every night that God does the right thing and take these people in their sleep. Now.— Dani O (@Dani O) 1564660262.0
@ComedyCentral @Lily_Warrior https://t.co/4M8MFjZhG6— David Weissman (@David Weissman) 1564663995.0
@ComedyCentral Please put this tweet in your performance review and ask for a raise.— Laura M Williams (@Laura M Williams) 1564641620.0
@ComedyCentral I love you all. You’re part of my family now, dinner at 8. https://t.co/TBwxbiM3OT— Roxy (@Roxy) 1564629081.0
No response yet from Trump Jr, but maybe it's best to let this one go by.
The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library is available here.
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