US EditionJon Stewart says Trump ‘undeniably king-adjacent’: ‘King-esque’
Jon Stewart used historical grievances from the Declaration of Independence to challenge Republican religious praise of Trump as a deity and king-like figure.
- On Monday, Jon Stewart, The Daily Show host, assessed whether President Donald Trump fits protesters' `king` charge after weekend 'No Kings' demonstrations and played a compilation of Republicans praising Trump in religious terms, concluding he is `king-adjacent`.
- Using the Declaration of Independence as his source, Stewart examined complaints about `standing armies` and `excited domestic insurrections amongst us` to frame his critique.
- Stewart used a mock game show segment on The Daily Show to ask viewers if quotes like Jesus's `Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you` or Trump's `I did try and f*ck her.` came from him.
- As Stewart narrated, headlines about the National Guard and trade actions appeared on screen as he read grievances about cutting off trade and that Trump `has obstructed the administration of justice.`
- Stewart contrasted Republican commentators' messianic language about President Donald Trump, including Megyn Kelly and Ric Grenell, with an image of the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection to highlight stark ideological tension.
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Jon Stewart says Trump ‘undeniably king-adjacent’: ‘King-esque’
Jon Stewart on Monday said President Trump resembles a king based on several allusions made by Republicans, days after millions took to the streets on “No Kings Day.” “The Daily Show” host played a series of clips of the president’s allies and pundits referring to Trump as “a miracle worker,” “God’s chosen instrument for this…
Jon Stewart assesses whether or not Trump qualifies as a 'king'
With "No Kings" protests attracting millions of people across major U.S. cities on the weekend, Jon Stewart takes a moment on The Daily Show to assess how close Donald Trump is to actually qualifying as a king.Donning a grey old-timey wig ("There's no difference in color," Stewart laments when putting it on) and producing a prop scroll of the Declaration of Independence, the host quickly uses examples of the president sending in "standing armies…
Jon Stewart Plays Insane Compilation of Republicans Calling Trump a ‘Miracle Worker’ and ‘God’s Chosen Instrument’
The Daily Show host Jon Stewart played a compilation of Republicans praising President Donald Trump as a Christ-like “miracle worker” and “God’s chosen instrument” on Monday, arguing that to them, Trump wasn’t merely a “king” but a “deity sent by God.” Reacting to Republican protests over Trump being described by Democrats as a “king,” Stewart said, “Look, maybe Trump isn’t an all-powerful king, the kind who can do whatever he wants, but he’s un…
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