Republicans Admit Trump Lost Debate to Harris, Trump Whines About Fact Checking: A Closer Look

Summary

The transcript humorously discusses the aftermath of a political debate where Donald Trump was expected to outperform Kamala Harris but instead lost according to his own supporters. The script satirically compares Trump's performance to a failing racehorse and a chaotic wedding, highlighting his inability to control his reactions and stay on message. It also mocks Trump's supporters' attempts to downplay the debate's impact, suggesting that despite their hopes, the public noticed Trump's loss. The piece ends with a comedic take on Trump's preparation, or lack thereof, and the advice Harris received from former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Takeaways

• 😅 Donald Trump's supporters acknowledged his loss in the debate to Kamala Harris, hoping it went unnoticed.
• 🎯 The Harris campaign's strategy was to 'rattle' Trump, which seemed to work according to the script.
• 🐎 A humorous analogy compares Trump to a sick racehorse,预示着他的表现不佳.
• 🤷‍♂️ Trump's allies initially believed he wouldn't be affected by Harris's strategy, but they were proven wrong.
• 🗣️ Trump was criticized for losing his cool during the debate, which was a point of contention.
• 👀 There was an attempt to downplay Trump's loss by suggesting that maybe no one noticed his poor performance.
• 🍽️ A humorous and exaggerated analogy compares the debate to a chaotic Italian wedding, highlighting the public nature of the event.
• 📺 The debate was widely watched, with an audience of around 67 million, similar to the viewership of the 'Seinfeld' finale.
• 🐶 Trump's focus on the issue of dog-eating was highlighted as a bizarre and negative aspect of his performance.
• 🤷‍♀️ Kamala Harris was portrayed as better prepared and more composed during the debate.
• 📈 Post-debate polls indicated that a majority of viewers thought Harris won, further suggesting Trump's loss.

Q & A

What was the main strategy of Kamala Harris' campaign going into the debate?

The main strategy of Kamala Harris' campaign was to 'rattle Donald Trump'.

How confident were Donald Trump's allies that he would not be rattled by Kamala Harris during the debate?

Donald Trump's allies were very confident, with one stating the chance of him being rattled was 0.001%.

What was the humorous analogy used to describe Trump's chances of not being rattled by Harris?

The analogy used was that of a gambler betting on a sick racehorse named Ricky the Rocket, who had horse flu, a wooden leg, and was blind.

What was the comparison made to describe the aftermath of the debate in terms of public perception?

The comparison was made to a wedding that didn't go as planned, suggesting that even if Trump lost his cool, perhaps no one really noticed.

How did the script suggest the public reacted to the debate?

The script humorously suggests that the public reaction was similar to a dramatic scene at a New Jersey Italian wedding, indicating that the debate was quite chaotic and noticeable.

What was the estimated viewership of the debate and how does it compare to other major television events?

The estimated viewership was around 67 million people, which is close to the viewership of the 'Seinfeld' series finale in 1998, which had 76 million viewers.

What was the humorous reference made to 'Seinfeld' in the script?

The script humorously referenced 'Seinfeld' by comparing the debate to an episode where Kramer thinks a fast-food place is kidnapping pets, particularly dogs.

What was the opinion of RFK Jr., a supporter of Donald Trump, on the debate's outcome?

RFK Jr. admitted that Kamala Harris won the debate in terms of delivery, polish, organization, and preparation, while Trump won on substance but failed to convey his story.

What was the critique of Donald Trump's storytelling ability during the debate?

The critique was that Trump did not tell the right story at the right time, and often tells inappropriate or irrelevant stories, such as one about a rich man losing all his money at a Boy Scout event.

How did the script describe the Trump campaign's reaction to the debate's outcome?

The script described the Trump campaign as hoping no one saw the debate and trying to downplay the impact of the debate, with Trump himself claiming the debate was rigged.

What was the advice Kamala Harris reportedly received from Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama before the debate?

Kamala Harris reportedly sought advice from Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on how to handle Donald Trump during the debate, though specific advice was not detailed in the script.