Comedian and TV host Jon Stewart has issued a chilling prediction about how Donald Trump’s presidency will come to an end in 2029.
Since returning to the White House for a second term in January, Trump—now the 47th President of the United States—has enacted sweeping and controversial changes. Among his many executive orders: renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” and pushing through legislation to dismantle the Department of Education, a move that is already facing legal challenges.
Never one to shy away from political commentary, Stewart, host of The Daily Show, delivered an ominous forecast about the eventual conclusion of Trump’s administration—one that has left viewers both startled and concerned.
Trump has signed countless executive orders (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Jon Stewart began by criticizing Donald Trump’s announced $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News and Paramount, in which the former president accused the network of election interference following its interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.
“What you’re seeing now is: all must pay tribute to the king,” Stewart said during an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast.
The Daily Show host added that he’s content to continue with the show—at least “until the company is bought out by people who want nothing to do with The Daily Show.”
“And then who the f*** knows what’s going to happen?” he continued. “I mean, look at what they’re doing to 60 Minutes, CBS News, and everything else.”
Addressing the lawsuit, Stewart dismissed the basis of Trump’s claims. “Sure, you can say, ‘I didn’t like the way they edited it,’ the way many people don’t like how they’re edited. But that doesn’t rise to the level of libel, slander, or whatever the f*** they’re calling this $20 billion lawsuit.”
“It’s a purely subjective editorial decision,” Stewart concluded, referring to Harris’ CBS interview ahead of the 2024 election.
Safe to say Jon Stewart isn’t Trump’s biggest fan (YouTube/Bill Simmons Podcast)
After calling out other media outlets in how they are cooperating with the Trump administration, Steward went on to give a bleak outlook on the future.
“So ultimately, at the end of this, does Trump burn our f***** country down for insurance money? Like where are we headed?,” he added.
As Trump reached 100 days in office last month, Stewart was quick to provide his thoughts on The Daily Show.
Stewart said: “Trump’s first 100 days is like if America landed on the moon and killed Bin Laden in the same mission! Thought you could hide on the moon, Bin Laden? Get him, boys!’ According to Trump, the most successful 100 days in the history of our country. Can anyone offer a counterpoint?”
