The Comedian Roy Wood Jr. on Biden, Trump and What’s Funny About 2024
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The stakes of the 2024 presidential election could not be more serious. But in this matchup of two old, largely unpopular candidates, there is no shortage of material for comedians.
This may be bad news for voters. However, it’s good news for the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner — essentially the Super Bowl of political comedy — which takes place this Saturday in Washington.
The president typically attends the dinner and gives a speech, while also trying his hand at some jokes. But the main event is a set from a comedian. Last year, Roy Wood Jr., a veteran performer who was then a “Daily Show” correspondent, did the honors.
Today, we talk with Roy Wood Jr. about that gig and political comedy in 2024.
What’s it like to roast the president to his face? And what is there to laugh about in an election that doesn’t seem funny at all?
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