Comedian in BIG Trouble for ROASTING Donald Trump!
German comedian El Hotzo is facing trial after making controversial jokes about Donald Trump’s failed assassination attempt, sparking global outrage.
In this episode, Justin and Alex are joined by Brussels Signal’s correspondent Chris Gattringer to break down the scandal and the looming trial. Can bad jokes become crimes? Did El Hotzo go too far… or is this an attack on free speech? Drop your thoughts in the comments. We also explore:
- Free speech double standards across Europe
- Are legal systems being weaponised to silence political expression?
- The criminalisation of memes in Germany
- Trade tensions between Trump and the EU
Hero of the week: The everyday citizen standing up for free speech
Zero of the week: Overzealous public prosecutors targeting jokes and opinions
Every week, veteran Brussels reporter Justin Stares and British journalist Alexandra Phillips (host of UK show That’s What She Said) tackle the EU and global affairs with irreverence and trademark British sarcasm. No jargon. No fake politeness. Just sharp takes and sharp tongues.
