The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 8 Episode 95 Donald Trump
- February 3, 2004
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4.9 (31)
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart season 8 episode 95 is titled "Donald Trump" and features a satirical take on the real estate mogul's latest endeavors. The episode begins with a montage of Trump's most controversial moments, including his claims of a rigged election and his derogatory comments about women and minorities.
Stewart then dives into Trump's recent announcement that he would be running for president, which has shocked many people and brought him a lot of media attention. Stewart jokes about how Trump's candidacy is "the thing that finally made America great again," but also notes the serious implications of his unfit qualifications for presidency.
Stewart also talks about Trump's campaign promises, which include building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and deporting all undocumented immigrants. Stewart mocks these proposals, pointing out that the wall proposal is not only impractical but also a waste of taxpayers' money.
In addition, the episode highlights some of the absurdities of Trump's campaign events, such as his use of the song "Rockin' in the Free World" by Neil Young, and his tendency to insult other candidates, such as calling Jeb Bush "weak" and Bernie Sanders "crazy." Stewart jokes that Trump's campaign slogan should be "Make America Insult Again."
Throughout the episode, Stewart highlights the inconsistencies and outright lies of Trump's campaign, such as his claim that he is capable of bringing back lost jobs and that he will be the "greatest jobs president that God ever created."
The episode concludes with a segment on how Trump's candidacy has affected the Republican Party. Stewart notes that while many Republicans have criticized Trump, they have also failed to distance themselves from him, allowing him to remain a prominent figure within the party.
Overall, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart season 8 episode 95 offers a humorous yet insightful take on the controversial figure of Donald Trump and his bid for the presidency.