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Jon Macks

Jon Macks is a comedy writer, speechwriter and award show writer who also works as a political consultant and debate prep consultant for Democratic political candidates. He is an 11-time Emmy nominee and a two-time Writers Guild Award winner. He has been the head writer or show and host writer on 26 Oscar telecasts, more than anyone in history, is an executive producer of the James Carville documentary, Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid, and a huge Phillies, Eagles and 76ers fan.

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IT'S A WRAP

White Elephant Gifts For the White House Christmas Party

Wrap a gold bar in gold foil and sprinkle it with gold dust. Or pick one of these inspired presents!

Jon Macks

Donald Trump as Moses receiving the 10 Commandments
BLESS YOU

Read the President’s Trumpy New Take on the Ten Commandments

A few little tweaks here and there and you’re guaranteed occupancy in a heavenly penthouse, right?

Jon Macks

Donald Trump drawn like George Washington
TEXTBOOK EXAMPLES

The MAGA Truths Behind 10 Iconic Moments in American History

Who is going to question our great president’s retelling of this great nation’s past?

Jon Macks

A photo illustration of Stormy Daniels, RFK jr., The Village People, Hulk Hogan, and Lee Greenwood.
PICK ME, PICK ME!

Handy Suggestions For This Year’s Kennedy Center Honorees

It’s another moment for Sydney Sweeney, of course.

Jon Macks

Tips for a MAGA Romance
MAKE LOVE NOT WAR

Hot Dating Tips for the Future MAGA Faithful in D.C.

Young Republicans may have a lot of power in Congress right now. But they don’t have any game.

Jon Macks

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DADDY ISSUES

Parenting Pro Elon Musk’s (Very Relatable) Father’s Day Tips

As always, I will not divulge any details about my time together with the man himself, given his modesty; however, I did want to share Elon’s sage advice on parenting to all the current and future dads out there.

Jon Macks

Pope Leo XIV
A CLASS ACT

My Time at College With Pope Leo XIV

From the Villanova dorms to the Vatican City.

Jon Macks

Katy Perry, Hunter Biden, and Prince Harry as the Pope
HUMOR

Here's the Names Cardinals Really Should Consider for Pope

Let’s form a prayer circle.

Jon Macks

Other Texts Trump's Cabinet Members Sent Me
COMEDY

Other Texts I’ve Received From Trump Staffers

New phone, who dis?

Jon Macks

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‘SATIRE’

Which Countries Should Trump Buy, Borrow or Steal Next?

Could the president find half of these places on a map? No. Does that matter? Also no.

Jon Macks

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