Chelsea Handler recently took to her platform to roast former First Lady Melania Trump, leaving Donald Trump fuming with anger. The exchange, which took place during one of Handler's live comedy sets, has now gone viral, sparking a heated reaction from the Trump camp.
The Back-and-Forth
Handler, known for her sharp wit and fearless approach to political humor, didn’t hold back when she took aim at Melania Trump, mocking her iconic "Be Best" campaign and her time in the White House. During her routine, Handler quipped, "Melania Trump spent more time on the golf course than most of us spent on Zoom calls during the pandemic—and I’m pretty sure she still thinks ‘Be Best’ is the name of a new skincare line."
The crowd erupted in laughter, but the real storm was brewing behind the scenes. Sources close to former President Donald Trump claim he was "furious" after hearing about Handler’s remarks. "Trump was irate," a close confidant revealed. "He can’t stand being the subject of jokes, but when it’s about Melania, he gets especially angry. He was on the phone all night venting to his team about how out of line Chelsea was."
Handler's Response
Chelsea Handler, never one to shy away from controversy, responded with a mix of humor and defiance. "If Trump thinks I'm going to apologize for making fun of Melania, he has another thing coming," she said in an interview shortly after the performance. "I think it’s hilarious that he’s so sensitive about it. If Melania wants to get involved in politics, she has to be prepared for a little scrutiny."
Handler's jabs at Melania weren’t limited to just her time as First Lady. The comedian also mocked Melania's infamous "I Really Don’t Care, Do U?" jacket, which was worn during a visit to a child detention center, calling it "the most honest thing she ever did."
Trump’s Fury
The comedy set didn’t go unnoticed by Donald Trump, who took to his social media platforms to voice his displeasure. "Chelsea Handler should stick to what she knows—being irrelevant. The way she disrespects my family is beyond the pale," Trump wrote in an angry post. "Melania is a wonderful woman who did more in one day as First Lady than Handler will ever do in her lifetime."
Sources close to Trump say that the former president is especially sensitive when it comes to his family, with Melania being a subject he typically keeps out of the public eye. "He is very protective of Melania, and he doesn’t like anyone taking shots at her," one source explained. "But when it comes to Handler, it’s like poking a bear. She knows how to get under his skin."
The Fallout
The public feud between Handler and the Trump family has sparked a mix of reactions across the political spectrum. Handler’s fans have rallied behind her, praising her for taking on the former First Lady, while Trump’s supporters have come to Melania’s defense, calling Handler’s comments disrespectful and uncalled for.
"This is exactly the kind of rhetoric that makes Chelsea Handler relevant," one fan wrote on social media. "She knows how to push buttons, and she did it again. Good for her!"
On the other hand, some of Trump’s staunchest allies have lambasted Handler for crossing a line. "No one should attack a woman who has worked hard to raise her family and contribute to the country in her own way," one supporter commented. "Chelsea has no class."