Just 24 hours after the final debate, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton made one last appearance together Thursday evening in New York at the annual white-tie Alfred E. Smith Dinner, a fundraising event for Catholic charities organized by the Archdiocese of New York.
With this campaign season being particularly tense, as evidenced by Trump and Clinton refusing to shake hands during Wednesday’s debate, Thursday offered them a chance, perhaps, to blow off a little steam.
Presidential candidates typically attend the dinner during an election year, where they address the group and engage in playful ribbing of their opponents and themselves.
Here are tonight’s top zingers:
— Donald Trump: “After listening to Hillary rattle on and on and on, I don’t think so badly of Rosie O’Donnell anymore.”
Trump: After listening to Hillary rattle on, "I don't think so badly of Rosie O'Donnell anymore." #AlSmithDinner pic.twitter.com/RaotTgr7KL— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 21, 2016
— Hillary Clinton: “I took a break from my rigorous nap schedule to be here.”
Hillary Clinton: "I took a break from my rigorous nap schedule to be here." #AlSmithDinner https://t.co/xkPe0L3OsQ pic.twitter.com/KmnCu4wuzo— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 21, 2016
— Trump: “I have no doubt that Hillary Clinton is going to laugh quite a bit tonight, sometimes even at an appropriate moment.”
Trump: "I have no doubt Hillary is going to laugh quite a bit tonight, sometimes even at an appropriate moment." pic.twitter.com/bbBnL8HUos— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 21, 2016
— Clinton: “I think the Cardinal is saying I’m not eligible for sainthood, but getting through these three debates with Donald has to count as a miracle.”
"Getting through these three debates with Donald has to count as a miracle." #AlSmithDinner https://t.co/xkPe0L3OsQ pic.twitter.com/SN1Px7jjQN— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 21, 2016
— Trump: “The media is even more biased this year than ever before. You want the proof? Michelle Obama gives a speech and everyone loves it … Melania gives the exact same speech and people get on her case. And I don’t get it!”
Trump: Michelle gives a speech and people love it. Melania gives the exact same speech and people get on her case! pic.twitter.com/7qDzWPd4Of— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 21, 2016
— Clinton: “Donald really is as healthy as a horse, you know the one Vladimir Putin rides around on.”
"Donald really is as healthy as a horse. You know, the one that Vladimir Putin rides around on." #AlSmithDinner pic.twitter.com/JpJCi3okGl— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 21, 2016
— Trump: “We have proven that we can actually be civil to each other. In fact, just before taking the dais, Hillary accidentally bumped into me and she very civilly said ‘Pardon me.'”
"Pardon me." https://t.co/0uZHpKJgN9 #AlSmithDinner pic.twitter.com/xydm47U9Li— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 21, 2016
— Clinton: “Donald looks at the Statue of Liberty and sees a 4. Maybe a 5 if she loses the torch and tablet, and changes her hair. You know come to think of it, you know what would be a good number for a woman? 45.”
Hillary Clinton: "Donald looks at the Statue of Liberty and sees a 4." #AlSmithDinner pic.twitter.com/xWcXAa8HGR— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 21, 2016
— New York City’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan: “And Donald don’t forget even though there’s a man sitting next to you in a robe, you’re not in a locker room.”
— Alfred E. Smith IV, the master of ceremonies: “Before the dinner started, Donald went up to Hillary and asked her how she was doing. And she replied: ‘I’m fine, now get out of the women’s dressing room!'”
— Smith IV: “Gary Johnson was supposed to be here tonight. He just called me and asked me where New York was.”
The typically light-hearted event got at times pretty dour, leading to some awkward and eyebrow-raising moments. Case in point: When Donald Trump said, “Hillary is so corrupt, she got kicked off the Watergate Commission,” check out this man’s reaction and the boos from the audience.
I don't know why I'm watching this #AlSmithDinner … but I'm so glad I caught this part. I flat out just died. pic.twitter.com/pfuiGrSKmN— Kesha Monk (@Kesha_Monk) October 21, 2016

