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Chuck Lorre political speech controversy

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Sitcom producer Chuck Lorre drew political scrutiny following a speech at Project Angel Food’s Angel Awards in Los Angeles. While accepting a founders award, Lorre criticized President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Lorre used derogatory language regarding the ~~President~~ President, including jokes regarding his health, and questioned the public’s acceptance of the First Lady. He compared Melania Trump unfavorably to former First Lady Michelle Obama, using disparaging descriptions of her background and character. Lorre noted that his professional instincts as a comedy writer compelled him to use the platform for humor rather than purely for the charity. He also addressed the Democratic National Committee, advising the party to move away from the ‘suicidal insanity of the far-left woke culture’ in favor of a ‘common sense middle ground’ to reach working-class voters. The White House responded to the remarks, with spokesperson Davis Ingle telling Fox News Digital that Lorre should seek psychiatric help for what was described as a “severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome.”

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