Trump deemed a "genius entertainer" by Harald Schmidt
In a recent interview with the German Press Agency in Cologne, Harald Schmidt, a former late-night talk show host, shared his thoughts on US President Donald Trump. Schmidt, who is 68 years old, expressed his admiration for Trump as a brilliant entertainer, but found it challenging for satirists to make fun of him.
Schmidt believes that Trump does not need a writer for his statements, using the example of Trump calling Kim Jong Un "Little Rocket Man" to illustrate his point. This unconventional approach to communication, according to Schmidt, makes it difficult for satirists to find anything humorous.
Despite his fascination with Trump's entertainment value, Schmidt shows indifference towards whether Trump is considered good or bad. He is uninterested in German cultural commentary pieces, such as "This is not my America."
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Schmidt acknowledges that Trump was a great guest on David Letterman's show decades ago. However, he finds Trump's statements today often come naturally to him, making them ripe for satire but also difficult to parody.
Schmidt's comments were made in Cologne, Germany, and serve as a unique perspective on the US President from a respected figure in the world of entertainment.
