I don’t know this headline for show comes off like a joke. What do you call a comedian who makes fun of people with disabilities? You call her cold as ice. Sarah Silverman, 59, roasted Donald Trump on stage, mocking his “disability.” The crowd cheered, but many were stunned. This comes after her long history of controversial jokes, including one about Trump’s “tiny hands.” Silverman has defended her comedy as “punching up,” but critics say this crossed a line. Many online called it “ableist” and “disgusting.” Trump has never confirmed any disability, and Silverman offered no proof. Disability awareness advocate Tom wore a serious face on TikTok, saying, “If someone has a disability, you don’t mock them.”
The comedian, best known for her sharp-tongued comedy, has a history of pushing boundaries. Silverman once joked about Britney Spears’ mental health struggles, saying, “She’s crazy—like, actually crazy.” She also mocked Catholic priests during the child abuse scandals. Critics say these jokes normalize harm, while fans say she’s exposing hypocrisy. Silverman has said, “Comedy should make you uncomfortable.” But tonight, many felt she went too far. The audience reaction was mixed—some laughed, others booed. One attendee said, “I love Sarah, but this was low.” Another posted on X: “Mocking someone’s disability isn’t funny. It’s cruel.” Silverman later doubled down on social media, saying, “If you can’t laugh at power, what’s the point?”
Just last year, Silverman faced backlash for a joke about Jewish people and money. She responded, “I’m Jewish—it’s self-deprecating.” But tonight’s joke hit differently. Disability rights groups are calling for an apology. The National Disability Rights Network issued a statement: “Mocking any disability, real or perceived, is never okay.” Silverman’s team has not responded to requests for comment.
And just when you think the night couldn’t get any wilder… another comedian, Mike Epps, took the stage and roasted the crowd. He joked about people’s weight, saying, “Y’all came here to laugh, but some of y’all need to run.” The crowd went wild. Epps has built his career on raw, unfiltered humor. He once said, “I talk about what I see. If you can’t take it, don’t come to my show.” Tonight, he didn’t hold back. He roasted everything from bad outfits to people on their phones. One fan said, “Mike is the truth. He says what we’re all thinking.”
The night of raw comedy continued with other comedians taking the stage. Comedian Kevin Hart made a surprise appearance, joking about his height and his ex-wife. He said, “I’m short, but my wallet is tall.” The crowd loved it. Hart has faced controversy in the past for old tweets with homophobic slurs, but tonight he kept it light. He ended with, “Love each other. Laugh at yourselves.”
The comedy show ended with a standing ovation for all performers. But the controversy around Silverman’s joke lingers. Will she apologize? Only time will tell.
The headline is outrageous. A disabled comedian is now the punchline. Sarah Silverman, 59, roasted Donald Trump on stage, mocking his “disability.” The crowd cheered, but many were stunned. This comes after her long history of controversial jokes, including one about Trump’s “tiny hands.” Silverman has defended her comedy as “punching up,” but critics say this crossed a line. Many online called it “ableist” and “disgusting.” Trump has never confirmed any disability, and Silverman offered no proof. Disability awareness advocate Tom wore a serious face on TikTok, saying, “If someone has a disability, you don’t mock them.”
The comedian, best known for her sharp-tongued comedy, has a history of pushing boundaries. Silverman once joked about Britney Spears’ mental health struggles, saying, “She’s crazy—like, actually crazy.” She also mocked Catholic priests during the child abuse scandals. Critics say these jokes normalize harm, while fans say she’s exposing hypocrisy. Silverman has said, “Comedy should make you uncomfortable.” But tonight, many felt she went too far. The audience reaction was mixed—some laughed, others booed. One attendee said, “I love Sarah, but this was low.” Another posted on X: “Mocking someone’s disability isn’t funny. It’s cruel.” Silverman later doubled down on social media, saying, “If you can’t laugh at power, what’s the point?”
Just last year, Silverman faced backlash for a joke about Jewish people and money. She responded, “I’m Jewish—it’s self-deprecating.” But tonight’s joke hit differently. Disability rights groups are calling for an apology. The National Disability Rights Network issued a statement: “Mocking any disability, real or perceived, is never okay.” Silverman’s team has not responded to requests for comment.
AS THE AUDIENCE ROARED, another comedian took the stage. Mike Epps, known for his raw, unfiltered humor, didn’t hold back.
“I came here to make you laugh, but some of y’all need to put the phone down,” Epps said, pointing at a woman scrolling through her feed. The crowd erupted. Epps has built his career on roasting everyday life. He once said, “Comedy is about truth. If you can’t handle it, stay home.”
At the after-party, guests were still buzzing about Silverman’s joke. One attendee told us, “It was shocking, but that’s Sarah. She pushes buttons.” Another said, “I didn’t laugh. It felt wrong.” Epps, meanwhile, kept the energy high, signing autographs and posing for photos.
The night ended with a surprise appearance by Kevin Hart. He took the stage for a quick five-minute set, joking about his height and his ex-wife. “I’m short, but my wallet is tall,” he said. The crowd loved it. Hart has faced his own controversies in the past, but tonight he kept it light. He ended with, “Love each other. Laugh at yourselves.”
The comedy show ended with a standing ovation for all performers. But the controversy around Silverman’s joke lingers. Will she apologize? Only time will tell.