ESPN appears to have made an editorial decision to cut a Donald Trump joke from a recent College GameDay segment that aired on Saturday. The segment featured comedian Shane Gillis, known for his Trump impersonations, who participated in Pat McAfee’s kicking challenge during the show.
When McAfee asked Gillis what Trump might say about a fan attempting a $50,000 field goal, Gillis responded with a playful “What a loser!”
However, when the segment was later uploaded to YouTube, the Trump impersonation was noticeably absent.
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According to Outkick, the cut was evident at a specific timestamp in the video (2:52), raising questions about why the joke was removed. Some speculate that ESPN may have opted to avoid potential political controversy by excluding the joke, while others suggest it could have been an unintended edit.
Regardless of the reason, the removal of the joke has left viewers puzzled, especially given its relatively harmless nature.
The incident highlights the delicate balance media organizations often try to maintain when it comes to political content, even in a light-hearted sports context.
