Craig Ferguson reveals why Trump jokes are missing from his new comedy tour
Comedian Craig Ferguson explained that his new 'Pants on Fire' tour avoids political jokes, including those about Donald Trump, as a deliberate creative choice to offer audiences a break from anger and polarization. He described the decision as both a personal response to political fatigue and a stylistic challenge to build a full show without relying on political humor. Ferguson emphasized that the goal is to provide 90 minutes of comedy and storytelling, after which audiences can reclaim their frustrations.
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Media Craig Ferguson reveals why Trump jokes are missing from his new comedy tour Scottish-American comedian's 'Pants on Fire' tour is designed to let audiences set their anger aside for 90 minutes By Max Bacall Fox News Published April 30, 2026 11:28am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Comedian Craig Ferguson explains why his stand-up tour skips Trump and all politics Craig Ferguson says he made a stylistic decision to build an entire show around comedy and personal stories rather than recycle familiar political frustration.
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