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…
Fact-checking Jon Stewart's silly "No Kings" rant against Donald Trump
Watch Louder with Crowder every weekday at 11:00 AM Eastern, only on Rumble Premium!After the No Kings protests, Jon Stewart ranted about how Trump is supposedly acting like a king. The problem? That could not be further from the truth. Today’s show breaks this down.It’s unclear exactly who is in support of kings, but this is likely where we can find common ground with Stewart, as it’s still unknown who they believe is advocating in favor of tha…
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…
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