Conan O’Brien on Trump: How Politics Impacts Comedy

By Sophia Martinez - Editor, Entertainment

January 9, 2026 4:44 pm

Conan O’Brien on Trump: How Politics Impacts Comedy

1. The Challenge of Comedy in a Polarized world

Renowned comedian Conan O’Brien recently expressed concern that the prevailing political climate, specifically the strong reactions to ‍recent administrations, ⁤might potentially be hindering the art of comedy. Speaking at the Oxford Union⁢ this week, O’Brien reflected on how heightened political tensions⁢ can inadvertently stifle ⁣humor, replacing laughter with outrage.

The Challenge of Comedy in a Polarized world

O’Brien articulated that effective comedy requires a stable foundation,a clear “straight line” to deviate from. “Comedy needs a straight line to go off of,” he explained, “And we don’t have a straight line right now. We have a vrey bendy, rubbery line. We⁤ have a

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Sophia Martinez - Editor, Entertainment

Full Name: Sophia Martinez Role: Editor, Entertainment Category: Entertainment Location: Los Angeles, USA Education: BA in Journalism, University of Southern California Experience: 15+ years in entertainment journalism Expertise: Film, music, celebrity culture, red carpet events Professional Affiliations: Member, Hollywood Foreign Press Association Languages: English (native), Spanish (fluent) Bio: Sophia Martinez is a renowned entertainment journalist with over 15 years of experience covering film, music, and celebrity culture. She has interviewed Hollywood’s biggest stars and reported from major events like the Oscars and Cannes Film Festival. As Editor of the Entertainment section at World Today Journal, she brings exclusive interviews, reviews, and the latest in pop culture to readers worldwide.