Laugh, it’s Presidential Joke Day! I know what you’re thinking and before you go getting your Republicans in a bunch, Presidential Joke Day doesn’t mean what you think it means. It’s not about telling presidential jokes or discussing your joke of a President. Presidential Joke Day celebrates Presidents with a sense of humor. I’m not certain Donald J Trump fits that bill. Maybe that’s the real reason he didn’t attend the annual Correspondence Dinner.
The story goes, On August 11th, 1984 before his regular Saturday radio address, President Ronald Reagan was testing the microphone. Jokingly, he said, “My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes.” To his surprise, he was speaking live on the air. Celebrate today by getting a few more Presidential laughs. You can look at the video below or follow Trump on Twitter. Have fun and…
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