Nikki Glaser Says Comedians Have 'A Real Fear' Over Making Jokes About Donald Trump

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Nikki Glaser says she fears getting death threats or detained over political humor

Glaser said that she is thinking twice about performing political jokes, including those about President Donald Trump, over fears of getting death threats or being detained.

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Nikki Glaser admits she considers ‘death threats’ and being ‘detained’ before making political jokes now

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Nikki Glaser has a ‘real fear’ of joking about politics these days

The 39-year-old comedian made a name for herself with biting jokes at roasts for football great Tom Brady and actor Alec Baldwin. “I’m at the point now that if I don’t say something political, it’s because I’re scared to,” Glaser said.

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