Awkward Al Smith Dinner
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Trump, Clinton Trade Biting Jokes at Al Smith Dinner After Fiery DebateWhat began as the expected ribbing of presidential candidates at the white-tie Al Smith Dinner Thursday turned to boos as Donald Trump described Hillary Clinton as "corrupt" at the event, which is a major fundraiser for the Catholic charities connected to the Archdiocese of New York.
From the Right
Trump jeered over Clinton slams at charity dinner, as candidates get personalRepublican nominee Donald Trump was jeered by attendees at a New York white-tie charity dinner Thursday night after his speech crossed from roast-style jokes into attacks on Hillary Clinton -- though the Democratic nominee also took swipes, and both candidates got roasted by the master of ceremonies.
From the Left
At Al Smith Dinner, Donald Trump Turns Friendly Roast Into 3-Alarm FireIt was tense even before they started. Reporters tweeted that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump entered the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner from separate sides of the room, and didn't even shake hands (which at this point really isn't a surprise).
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