Trump’s and Clinton’s best jokes and jabs at Al Smith dinner

by Nikita Vladimirov - 10/20/16 10:18 PM ET

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on Thursday exchanged several playful jabs as the pair delivered their jokes at the annual Alfred E. Smith Dinner in New York.

Here are some of the best lines of the night from both sides.

Trump hits media for bolstering Clinton

“Hillary got the chance to meet my campaign manager and I got the chance to meet the people working so hard to get her elected. There they are — the heads of NBC, CNN, CBS, ABC; there’s The New York Times right there, and The Washington Post.”

Trump takes a swipe at Clinton’s paid speeches

“I’ve known Hillary for a long time, this is the first time ever Hillary is sitting down with major corporate leaders and not getting paid for it.”

This is 1st time Clinton is speaking to leaders, and not getting paid for it, Trump says https://t.co/QRBZfXuaon pic.twitter.com/oIy8NJoekk

— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 21, 2016

Trump jokes about Melania’s convention speech

At #AlSmithDinner, Donald Trump says “this one’s going to get me in trouble…” https://t.co/QRBZfXuaon pic.twitter.com/FUCh9n7lbq

— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 21, 2016

“The president told me to stop whining, but I have to say the media is more biased this year than ever before,” he said.

“You want the proof? Michelle Obama gives a speech and everyone loves it, it’s fantastic, they think she’s absolutely great. My wife Melania gives the exact same speech and people get on her case. I don’t get it, I don’t know why.”

Trump jokes about pardoning Clinton as president

Donald Trump: Hillary bumped into me and very civilly said “Pardon me” #AlSmithDinner pic.twitter.com/sECGXNj95V

— New York Times Video (@nytvideo) October 21, 2016

Hillary accidentally bumped into me and she very civilly said: ‘Pardon me,'” he said. “And I very politely replied, ‘Let me talk to you about that after I get into office,’”

Clinton hits Trump for remarks about women

… clinton hits trump on women using the statue of liberty. #alsmithdinner https://t.co/ZnlDIvrNAM

— nick ramsey (@nick_ramsey) October 21, 2016

“People look at the Statue of Liberty and they see a proud symbol of our history as a nation of immigrants. A beacon of hope for people around the world. Donald looks at the Statue of Liberty and sees a four. Maybe a five if she loses the torch and tablet and changes her hair.”

Clinton takes a jab at Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani was not amused by Hillary Clinton’s remarks at the Alfred E. Smith Dinner. https://t.co/0bKZ53HSGO

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) October 21, 2016

“Many don’t know this, but Rudy actually got his start as a prosecutor going after wealthy New Yorkers who avoided paying taxes,” she said. “But as the saying goes, if you can’t beat them, go on Fox News and call him a genius.”

Clinton mocks Trump for calling for her to be drug tested

Hillary Clinton on debating Donald Trump: Yes, I used a performance enhancer. Preparation. #AlSmithDinner pic.twitter.com/21XM8qQLBU

— New York Times Video (@nytvideo) October 21, 2016

“Donald wanted me drug tested before last night’s debate, and look, I gotta tell you, I am so flattered Donald thought I used some sort of performance enhancer. Now actually I did, it’s called preparation.”

Clinton jokes about Trump’s claims of a “rigged” election

Hillary Clinton: I didn’t think @realDonaldTrump would be OK with a peaceful transition of power #AlSmithDinner pic.twitter.com/6BCiP6lLCq

— New York Times Video (@nytvideo) October 21, 2016

“It’s amazing I’m up here after Donald — I didn’t think he’d be OK with a peaceful transition of power. And Donald, after listening to your speech, I will also enjoy listening to Mike Pence deny you ever gave it.”

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