Fox News Channel has refuted claims made by former President Donald Trump that its employees wrote jokes for him to deliver at the recent Al Smith dinner in New York. Trump mentioned on 'Fox & Friends' that 'a couple of people from Fox' assisted him in preparing jokes for the event, but later admitted that he did not particularly like any of the jokes provided.
Typically, candidates seek help from professional comedians for such appearances, and it would raise ethical concerns if a news organization were involved in crafting comedic material for a political figure. However, Fox News clarified in a statement that none of its staff or freelancers were involved in writing jokes for Trump. Instead, it is believed that the jokes may have come from a comic who occasionally pitches material to the Fox show 'Gutfeld'.
While Trump attended the Al Smith dinner in person, his opponent Kamala Harris opted to send in a pre-recorded routine for the event. The Al Smith dinner is a traditional gathering that takes place in the final weeks of presidential campaigns, where candidates typically showcase their lighter side with humor and wit.
