Trump gets mean-spirited jabs in at the Al Smith dinner

NEW YORK MINUTE: Rep. Mike Lawler is set to introduce a sweeping affordable housing plan today, as the swing seat Republican and his party look to address one of the most pressing economic policy concerns of this year’s elections. POLITICO Pro got an early look at the 209-page bill, which Lawler plans to introduce today at an event in Rockland County. IT’S AWKWARD BUT IT’S FOR CHARITY: The annual Al Smith dinner in Manhattan has traditionally been a bipartisan affair intended to put charities before politics. And while it featured honored guests of both parties Thursday, the atmosphere was tense. Not just because former President Donald Trump attended while Vice President Kamala Harris participated via prerecorded remarks, but because Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment was fresh comic fodder. “I’ve never met a person who’s a vegan who liked Turkey so much,” Trump said of Adams, who was seated at the dais of dignitaries. (It’s not a new joke, but it’s a decent joke.) The Republican nominee for president has repeatedly said he believes he and the Democratic mayor are simpatico. Thursday was no different. Read the full story: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-york-playbook/2024/10/18/adams-is-the-butt-of-al-smith-jokes-00184319 ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjtvMmHXbutALaw9XzRkAg?view_as=subscriber Check out our video catalog: https://www.politico.com/video Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politico/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politico/