Nikki Glaser mocked for worrying she could ‘not be let back into the country’ over Donald Trump jokes

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser shared concerns this week that jokes she made about Donald Trump during a Canadian tour might affect her ability to re-enter the United States.

In an interview with TIME, Glaser said she feared her material could be recorded and used against her during international travel.

Nikki Glaser considers potential consequences of her anti-Trump jokes 

During the interview celebrating her inclusion in the 2025 TIME100 list, Nikki Glaser reflected on the potential consequences of her recent stand-up routine in Canada.

"In Canada, it was fun. And I let it fly. It was really good," she said. However, the comedian admitted that she later second-guessed whether making anti-Trump jokes was the right move.

She said, "Oh my God. What if what I said gets recorded and sent out? Maybe I could not be let back into the country," as Fox News reported.

Nikki Glaser reveals Jena Friedman's encounter with US Customs 

Nikki Glaser also brought up an incident involving fellow comedian Jena Friedman, who reportedly faced political questioning by US Customs officers after a show in Vancouver.

"I have a friend, Jena Friedman, who posted on Instagram that she was performing in Vancouver and when she came back, Customs asked her what she did," Glaser said.

"She said she was a comedian, and they asked her if she talked about politics and made fun of the president," she said during the interview.

Friedman, a former producer for 'The Daily Show', had earlier written on Instagram on April 12, "Just a heads up to anyone traveling internationally right now, I was flying back into LA from Vancouver last night and the US customs agent asked what I was in town for and after I told him I was in town performing comedy, he asked, ‘Do you make fun of politicians?’"

She added, "It was a brief exchange and I got through, but be careful out there. Know your rights and proceed with caution."

During the interview, Glaser admitted that the experience made her question the risks involved in making political jokes while abroad.

"They let her go, but they asked. I'm not trying to be an alarmist, but I definitely don't think that I am immune to having some kind of backlash or that I could be put on some kind of list because of some story I reposted," she said. "Look at other places that have dictators. You're not allowed to say bad things about them."

Internet slams Nikki Glaser for her comments

Social media reactions quickly surfaced in response to Nikki Glaser's comments about being denied entry into the country.

"The funny part is that she thinks she's relevant. The president doesn't GAF about this unfunny broad," wrote a person.

Another user mocked the seriousness of her concern. "Imagine being this dumb."

One said, "Go live with Rosie, Whoopsie and all the others who left. I hear they are having a wonderful time wherever they are."

Several users took jabs at her comedic style. "Are they funny? It’s pretty easy to spot TDS and it’s never funny. Mock Trump? Criticize him? Fine, but be funny," one posted.

Another joked, "If she’s worried, she should try telling some good jokes about Yorkshire—she’d be welcomed with open arms and a cuppa!"

Comments like "Is Jimmy Kimmel still here. Bill Maher. Let’s be real," and "I love when these DemocRATS make stupid statements!!" added to the online backlash.

"She must have missed Bill Maher having dinner with Trump," another wrote.

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