There was only one joke Trump said was not allowed at his Comedy Central roast


Incest jokes? Fine. One-liners about the failure of Trump Steaks? Sure. How about fat jokes? Let 'em rip. In fact, the only jokes Donald Trump apparently didn't want made about him at his Comedy Central roast in 2011 were ones that suggested "Trump is not actually as wealthy as he claims to be."
Aaron Lee, who has written for most Comedy Central roasts since 2005, said on List: "Each year, the 'roastee' has certain topics they declare off-limits. It's always interesting to learn what is 'sacred' for a celebrity." Here is what Lee says was Trump's list:
ALLOWED: Jokes about Trump's hairALLOWED: Jokes about Trump's wife Melania (and his two previous marriages)ALLOWED: Jokes about Trump having sex with modelsALLOWED: Jokes about the failure of Trump Steaks, Trump Water, Trump Cologne, and other Trump productsALLOWED: Jokes about Trump's failed casinosALLOWED: Jokes about how Trump only became successful thanks to his wealthy fatherALLOWED: Jokes about Trump's weightALLOWED: Jokes about Trump being attracted to his daughter IvankaNOT ALLOWED: Any joke that suggests Trump is not actually as wealthy as he claims to be [List]
Trump has claimed he is worth over $10 billion, which some say is likely an exaggeration. Notably, Trump has refused to release his tax returns.
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