In a morning segment on CNN’s This Morning, conservative columnist Jonah Goldberg sparked laughter among anchors and panelists with his colorful comparison of former President Donald Trump’s behavior to that of an “escaped monkey from a cocaine study.” The remark came amidst the anticipation and analysis leading up to the earliest general election presidential debate in history, scheduled for Thursday night.
Moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, the upcoming debate between President Joe Biden and Trump has dominated headlines and discussions across cable news networks. Goldberg’s blunt analogy, delivered during a lively exchange on the significance of the debates, underscored the high stakes perceived by many in this critical election cycle.
During the segment, Goldberg acknowledged historical skepticism about the impact of presidential debates on election outcomes, noting their tendency to prioritize style over substance. Referencing past debates, he highlighted concerns about public perception of Biden’s age and Trump’s potential return to a chaotic presidency.
“For Biden, it’s not misgivings necessarily about his character. It’s misgivings about his age, his whether he’s up to the job. And for Trump, it’s misgivings about, ‘Dear God, are we going to go back to four more years of the kind of chaos and him being in our headspace again? Can I handle that? Can I make peace with that, or is it going to be four more years of him tweeting like an escaped monkey from a cocaine study?'” Goldberg remarked.
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His analogy drew immediate reactions from anchor Kasie Hunt and fellow panelists, including Shermichael Singleton, who humorously expressed discomfort with the vivid comparison. The exchange highlighted the division and apprehension surrounding both candidates, with Goldberg’s remark adding a memorable moment to the pre-debate discourse.
Watch the clip below from CNN:
CNN Morning Crew Cracks Up At Image Of Trump As An 'Escaped Monkey From A Cocaine Study' https://t.co/NPxPhoMTOr via @mediaite pic.twitter.com/6sNU6X83EL
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