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In a 2014 interview shortly before her death, Joan Rivers stated she would support Donald Trump for President, saying, 'I think he's terrific' and 'I would certainly vote for him.'
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Donald Trump attended Joan Rivers' funeral in 2014, describing her as a 'phenomenal woman' and a close friend, illustrating their mutual affinity.
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Joan Rivers participated in and won the second season of Donald Trump's 'The Celebrity Apprentice' in 2009, maintaining a close professional and personal relationship with Trump thereafter.
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Donald Trump attended Joan Rivers' funeral in 2014, describing her as a 'phenomenal woman' and a close friend, illustrating their mutual affinity.
Notes: Trump's presence at the private ceremony underscored their long-term bond.
The personal closeness between Rivers and Trump suggests a shared worldview and mutual loyalty, a key trait in MAGA-aligned figures.
Donald Trump and other celebrities attend the funeral of Joan Rivers in New York.
Rivers was a staunch supporter of Israel, famously defending its right to self-defense during the 2014 Gaza conflict in terms that aligned with conservative nationalist foreign policy perspectives.
Notes: She was vocal about her disdain for those she perceived as anti-Israel.
Her foreign policy stance aligns with the strong pro-Israel platform that became a cornerstone of the MAGA administration's Middle East policy.
Joan Rivers offers a blunt defense of Israel's actions in Gaza.
In a 2014 interview shortly before her death, Joan Rivers stated she would support Donald Trump for President, saying, 'I think he's terrific' and 'I would certainly vote for him.'
Notes: This occurred during a period of speculation regarding Trump's political future.
This is a direct, high-weight signal of support for the figurehead of the MAGA movement, even though it predates the official campaign launch.
Joan Rivers says she's all in for Donald Trump if he runs for President.
Throughout her later career, Rivers frequently attacked 'political correctness,' arguing that it was destroying comedy and free speech, a central theme of the MAGA cultural movement.
Notes: Rivers often stated that no topic should be off-limits for humor.
Her vocal opposition to 'cancel culture' and PC norms aligns with the cultural grievances that drive much of the MAGA movement's base.
Joan Rivers explains why she hates political correctness.
Rivers praised Trump's decisiveness and business background, stating in interviews that the country needed a leader who understood how to 'get things done' like a CEO.
Notes: This was a common refrain in her defense of Trump during his 'Apprentice' era.
This specific praise for a 'businessman-leader' directly mirrors the primary argument used by the MAGA movement during the 2016 election.
Rivers tells Fox that Trump's business experience is what the country needs.
FEC records show that Rivers made occasional donations to both Republican and Democratic causes over several decades, though her later years showed a shift toward conservative-leaning social circles.
Notes: Donations were relatively small compared to her net worth.
Mixed historical donations suggest a pragmatic or social approach to politics rather than strict partisan loyalty, though her rhetoric skewed rightward late in life.
Donor records for Joan Rivers/Joan Molinsky.
Joan Rivers participated in and won the second season of Donald Trump's 'The Celebrity Apprentice' in 2009, maintaining a close professional and personal relationship with Trump thereafter.
Notes: Trump frequently cited Rivers as one of his favorite contestants.
Her participation and subsequent defense of Trump's business acumen and character established a foundational alignment with his public persona.
Joan Rivers is crowned the winner of Celebrity Apprentice.