President Obama smells himself at rally to confirm he is not a demon
The president of the United States sniffed himself at a rally Tuesday in order to confirm he is not a demon. And yes, that is an actual, factual sentence you just finished reading.
President Obama made the confirmation that he is not, alas, supernaturally evil after Donald Trump ally and radio show host Alex Jones claimed Obama and Hillary Clinton were actual, literal, real life demons according to his "sources."
"I'm told [Clinton] and Obama just stink, stink, stink, stink," Jones told listeners earlier this week. "You can't wash that evil off, man ... I've been told this by high-up folks. They say listen, Obama and Hillary both smell like sulfur ... she's a frickin' demon and she stinks and so does Obama."
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Responding Tuesday in Greensboro, North Carolina, Obama gave his hand a suspicious sniff. "I mean," Obama began, before dissolving into laughter. "Come on, people."
Okay, but would a demon actually admit to being a demon? This case can't be closed just yet. Watch below. Jeva Lange
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