Colin Jost Wins Over Tough White House Correspondents Dinner Crowd With Praise for Decent Biden
Colin Jost's Set This Year Does Not Belong in That Pantheon Without His Weekend Update Partner Michael
Colin Jost is a writer, performer, and author best known for his work on Saturday Night Live. He started as a writer for the show in 2005 and became the co-anchor of Weekend Update in 2014.
Jost's set at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was well-received by the crowd, which included President Biden and several other high-profile guests. Jost began his set by joking about the challenges of being a comedian in the current political climate.
"It's tough to be a comedian these days," Jost said. "You can't make fun of anyone anymore. You can't make fun of the president, you can't make fun of the vice president, you can't even make fun of the first lady. I'm starting to think that the only people you can make fun of are the homeless and the mentally ill."
Despite the challenges, Jost managed to deliver a set that was both funny and insightful. He joked about the Biden administration's handling of the pandemic, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the rising cost of living.
"I think we can all agree that the Biden administration has been a bit of a rollercoaster," Jost said. "There have been some highs and lows, but overall, I think we're headed in the right direction. I mean, at least we're not in a trade war with Canada anymore."
Jost also took aim at the Republican Party, which he accused of being "out of touch" with the American people.
"The Republicans are like a bunch of old guys sitting around a table, talking about how they used to be able to buy a gallon of gas for a quarter," Jost said. "They don't understand that the world has changed. They don't get it."
Jost's set was a hit with the crowd, and he received a standing ovation at the end of his performance. He was praised for his wit, his charm, and his ability to connect with the audience.
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