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

Donald Trump attends his Comedy Central Roast in 2011.
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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:

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.