The following article, Trump Solidifies His Win in November – Part Two of Two, was first published on The Black Sphere.
Trump did more than show up
In Part Two of this article, let’s look at the crux of Trump’s appeal as demonstrated by his appearance at the Alfred E Smith Dinner.
I learned saying from a mentor years ago: “The secret to success is the ‘UPs Program’: Get up, show up, and follow up! Apparently, Trump understands “ups”, and boy did he deliver the package.
To quote singer Bruno Mars from Uptown Funk,
“If we show up, we gon’ show out, smoother than a fresh dry skippy“.
Trump got up, showed up, and don’t worry about his follow up. The man performed magnificently.
Despite his somewhat stilted delivery of the jokes, Trump made his points. Because the jokes were so cleverly written that delivery was secondary to the not-so-subliminal messages laced within them. Further, let’s face it: with the Left, the jokes practically write themselves.
What Americans witnessed yet again is that Trump has no fear going into the belly of the beast. As with the NABJ, Trump joined these New York elites on their turf knowing that they hate him more than they hate Vladimir Putin. Still, Trump “showed up and he showed out”.
Trump reminded these smug Leftist New Yorkers of their past with him. Trump displayed the billionaire bad boy side of himself that he was noted for, prior to getting into the blood sport of actual politics. Trump reminded the crowd that long before many of their careers were built, he was a New York institution. And still is.
Trump showed humility where he needed none. Because he was bigger than they in the past, and he even bigger and badder than ever. As Trump delivered in one of his joke, I don’t need to take shots at myself.
On that note, one must question the motives of the Secret Service as behind Trump on the dais sat Letitia James. Who allowed that seating arrangement, as I would never turn my back to that Black bitch?
If you want real irony, consider that only about a decade ago James would have begged Trump for his endorsement.
While Trump read his comedic lines, he wasn’t vindictive. In fact, in one instance he actually alluded that a joke may have gone too far. Imagine a man who shows the humility to cringe against a joke about the snakes who sat in that room who targeted him, plotted his demise, and continue to strategize against him.
Yet, Trump took the event and its attendees in stride. Trump performed as if he were unscathed by any of their tactics.
Why was Trump so comfortable?
Is this the face of a man who is worried about the Democrats? Trump got the chance to mock the establishment in a venue of their choosing. Remember, not that long ago Trump’s appearances in New York centered around his court cases. Oh the joy Trump must have felt being the felon holding court over judges, Senators, and Congressmen.
But put playing the role of court jester aside for a moment and understand what Trump knows. These people have spent billions of dollars in their attempts to ruin him, yet he’s going to be their leader once again. Why was Senator Chuck Schumer so accommodating to Trump? Because he knows the inevitability of November 5.
Chuck Schumer and President Trump were spotted having a conversation at the Al Smith dinner in New York.
The body language tells ALL. Trump is the REAL POTUS! A TRUE LEADER!pic.twitter.com/xXjhpAdDSp
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) October 18, 2024
Is that how Schumer talks to a NAZI?!
The president opened with a quip for Schumer that was very impactful, as he stuck it to the transsexuals:
Trump did NOT just do this to Chuck Schumer at the Al Smith Dinner in New York!!
“But look on the bright side Chuck considering how woke your party has become, if Kamala loses you still have a chance to become the first woman president” pic.twitter.com/noqCt59Rj1
— David J Harris Jr (@DavidJHarrisJr) October 18, 2024
What’s most important to note is President Trump’s affectionate touch for Schumer. That simple gesture dispels many rumors about Trump as he appears magnanimous towards a man who has done all that he can to destroy him.
Great optics for Trump to say the least.
Media and other Reactions
MSNBC’s Brian Stelter might have shortened his comeback with this statement:
Brian Stelter just complimented Donald Trump’s performance at the Al Smith dinner:
“I thought he was funny!”
Kamala should fire the campaign staffer who said she should skip this event. Total self own. pic.twitter.com/bNLqSiLTAi
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) October 18, 2024
The Harris camp tried to do damage control, but apparently hadn’t gotten Stelter and other reviews:
I don’t think this is the pervasive view of Trump’s performance. All the way from India is this review of the event:
Donald Trump’s performance at the 2024 Al Smith Dinner garnered positive reviews for his lighthearted and humorous approach, a shift from the often serious tone of the event. Critics noted that Trump maintained a sharp yet good-natured edge in his speech, embracing the dinner’s tradition of self-deprecating humor while targeting political rivals, such as Kamala Harris for skipping the event. Trump’s performance stood out for combining wit with poignant political commentary, which resonated with the audience, reinforcing his public persona.
The Indians nailed it. Trump’s “public persona”.
Trump dispelled many misconceived perceptions about him. And that’s going to be hard for Democrats to dismiss. Further, to his base Trump validated why they can rely on him no matter what the venue.
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