Michelle Wolf Breaks Down Her Infamous White House Set 7 Years Later
Seven years after delivering one of the most controversial sets in White House Correspondents’ Dinner history, Michelle Wolf is finally giving fans a full behind-the-scenes look. In a new episode of Punchup, the comedian opens up about the jokes, the backlash, and the political pressure that surrounded her 2018 performance.
Wolf explains that trying to please both sides in today’s climate is almost impossible. “Do you think it’s even possible to do a job where both people say, ‘That was funny’?” she asked. “We’re in such a polarized time that even light jabs get turned into, ‘Oh, can you believe that? Woke!’”
She adds, “I want to make fun of all of you. You’re all bad.”
Wolf’s original set drew headlines for sharp shots at both political figures and the press, sparking strong reactions from all sides. In her new breakdown, she dives deeper into how the jokes were written, the moments that didn’t air, and the fallout that followed.
The episode gives fans a new view of a set that still gets talked about—and proves Michelle Wolf hasn’t lost her edge.