Jon Stewart on PACT Act: ""I'm used to the hypocrisy… I am not used to the cruelty."

[@grahamsmith5396]

Jon Stewart has been consistent for 20+ years on advocating this ,everywhere. That's not virtue signaling,that's actually caring!

[@wayneallard8957]

Jon Stewart only cares about his pot farm,,, he found a way to disparage the right and he took advantage of it.. he's a disgusting unshaven radical extremists from the left..

[@skahler]

I mean I'm a conservative and I've never thought he was a virtue signaler. The only thing I've *ever* cared about in the world of politics is that the person behind the mouth A.) Actually believes what they're saying and B.) Checks self for error often. That's it. That's all I care about. Believe what you want, it's a free country.

[@alvallac2171]

*this, everywhere. (put spaces after commas, not before them) *signaling. That's (to fix your comma splice run-on)

[@liamturner186]

@@alvallac2171, I’d use a semicolon after signaling.

[@AzTurboMini]

Jon is a Democrat actor 🤦 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJfFkp-FfNGKmbc

[@coleycreative]

The quote to pull out, “you don’t support the troops, you support the war machine.” I’m weeping.

[@wizarddragon]

A close second is "If this is America first, then America is fucked"

[@yeezythabest]

@@wizarddragon up there with Carlin's "They call it the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it"

[@M1XEDBAG]

i wasn’t expecting to cry today... this is just beyond sad

[@withmygoodeyeclosed]

Politicians hide themselves away They only started the war Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor

[@oldeenglishd45]

What do you even say? 😢

[@Lynnessanovember]

"If this is America first then America is Fucked." Thanks Jon for standing up for our true patriots, our veterans.

[@hardyharr9377]

It enrages me every year when the senate/house or who ever the fk is in charge of adding 20/30/40 billion dollars a year to the defense budget, and 90% of congress doesnt protest against that spending, but add 30 billion for universal health care and 100% of the reQublicans and some dems protest by asking, "wheres the money gonna come from?" sickens me

[@toi_techno]

the sad thing is that those veterans will probably follow their bigotry and vote GOP in the next election

[@ryanhunt4893]

This is the only time they care about our vets. The rest of the time, the despise our vets

[@venitasharon8541]

Help us get rid of the obstruction and mitch obstruction. Vote blue

[@urgreatestenemy3044]

Isn't it sad how congress can find money when it comes to giving it too the vary rich microchip industry like Intel by passing the chips bill but can't find the money to help the people that protect and defend our freedom.

[@ideraoluwalawal7510]

"Senate is where accountability goes to die"... Damn!

[@Twilightsofthespring]

Please be POTUS, Jon. It’s a rotten gig, but don’t do it for you; do it for us.

[@pedroportillo1585]

This speech is raw, emotional, and truthful. It’s painfully ironic that the party that’s talks about our veterans doesn’t even lift a finger to support our veterans.

[@MudFlapShoes]

it's called acting. What have you done to help the veterans?

[@SammyDingusJr]

@@MudFlapShoes acting is what the politicians do every day. Jon Stewart ain't getting paid to be there and speak.

[@whyputaname]

Something to remember for the next war that RepubliCons want take us into.. Remember back in the early 2000's when Dubya wanted to take us into Afghanistan and Iraq.. The nastiness that was being spewed by the RepubliCon Sheeple.. Insulting people who were against the war(s). The Rah,Rah, USA chants.. Now, those very same RepubliCons don't believe they should take care of those very same Men and Women who fought for them and this country.. There is a Documentary on Pat Tillman who went to fight in Afghanistan and died there.. I think it is on Netflix, it's and interesting documentary of behind the scenes of what was going on during that war.. Don't let your children and grandchildren forget what happened.. Because like always it won't change unless someone speaks up..

[@yourdaddy6418]

@@MudFlapShoes is part of the poorly educated.

[@havable]

@@MudFlapShoes "it's called acting. What have you done to help the veterans?" Veteran here: don't attack people who are supporting us, kay? Pedro likely is not in congress and doesn't get to vote on this stuff. What have YOU done since you want to censor everyone who hasn't directly helped veterans?

[@howdydutt1e]

The senate is disgusting. Rick Scott and Mitch are at the top of the pile of crap.

[@tobiascudahy9799]

Pile of crap? More like a landfill.

[@AlexG-tp2ik]

​@@wayneallard8957 Democrats voted for the bill. Repubs killed it. America first eh 🤣

[@wayneallard8957]

@@AlexG-tp2ik thank God for that..

[@AlexG-tp2ik]

@@wayneallard8957 Yeah fck the veterans. They're all cheap labor anyways, right? MURICA!! 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 🇺🇸

[@wellokayyes1266]

@@AlexG-tp2ik You can’t support democrats and also pretend to be about America first at the same time.

[@adamkoepke1366]

There’s a reason our recruiting rates are falling. People are seeing the lies that they’re told by these recruiters. People are also seeing that what we’ve become isn’t worth fighting for and it’s also not worth coming back from war and to have your country forget about you. How this country treats it veterans is disgraceful

[@DissentOrConcur]

The military has gone full WOKE. Pushing men can be woman and woman can be men.

[@a2zme]

America is also the FATTEST nation on the Planet .. thousands of new recruits couldn't pass the Army physical. #Murica

[@adamkoepke1366]

​@@DissentOrConcur can you explain to me how teaching the military about the transgender community has any negative effect whatsoever? I've known about them for quite some time and I can't say that my life has at all changed for the worse. Are you saying that's a bigger problem than veterans coming home from deployments and having the country that they swore an oath to protect stab them in the back by completely forgetting about them or even acknowledging them? But I'm sure those trans teachings are what's really destroying the trust of veterans and our military. Give me a break

[@DissentOrConcur]

@@adamkoepke1366 The military is prioritizing progressive ideals verse strengthening itself for China And Russia. Explain how slicing off you private parts is good for our preparation for war? Trans racial is now the next thing being pushed. Someone that is WHITE identifying at black. This whole redefining reality because of your feelings will lead NOWHERE good. Majority of people on the planet and throughout all human history laugh at what we are pushing to normalize as a nation.

[@DissentOrConcur]

@@adamkoepke1366 no such thing as community. These are individuals that are mentally unstable and have been lied to by cowards like you.

[@thedebatehitman]

This scares the shit out of me. I’m set to retire September 14th. However, since I have only 13 years active (out of 20 years total years of service…I’m Guard), I don’t get Tricare for Life. I was counting on this bill to get signed into law-for both treatment and disability rating. I’m currently being assessed and treated for neurological issues that are believed to be the result of prolonged and serious exposure to burn pits, but it looks like I may end up without a means of obtaining recompense for my ailments. I have other matters that will be rated, but my neurological and cognitive issues scare me the most. I’m only 40-years of age, but it’s like I’m suffering from Alzheimer’s. This all pisses me off, but I’m thankful that Jon Stewart is leading the way in fighting for those of us who were used as disposable pawns for the military industrial complex. And before anyone gives me crap for signing up, I was homeless and hungry. The military gave me a way out of poverty, and I’ll always be thankful for that. But I’m calling it like it is.

[@RealJackHQ]

I’m going to give you love for being an incredible human being going through what you went through to care for others’ safety. I hope that somehow you can regain a ton of your cognition and can live a life of peace and harmony. You deserve it. ❤🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@joshuabingham9115]

You damn well better be a Democrat then.

[@WickedIndigo]

Hey my friend, I know this was two years ago but I sincerely hope you are well. I know I’m just a random commenter on a KZbin video, and these words don’t really mean all that much. But I hope you get the treatment and help you are looking for🙏 cheers

[@thedebatehitman]

@@WickedIndigo Thank you for the very kind words. I received a 90% disability rating right out of the gate, so I guess that I was more messed up than I had realized. Anyway, I’m now receiving great treatment and am attending university studying Medical Laboratory Science-something which won’t make me rich but will offer very good job security outside of the military industrial complex. Thanks again for thinking of me and for your caring words!

[@WickedIndigo]

@@thedebatehitman I’m sorry to hear it was worse than you originally thought but that’s great that you’re getting good treatment🙏🙏 Also Medical Laboratory Science sounds super interesting! Best of luck to you my friend🫡🤘

[@reneevargas22]

It took 20 years for my purple heart Marine husband with frog missle shrapnel and dying nerves to receive his entitlements. We almost lost our home and I started a huge fight with Oakland over lack of care. Thank you for standing up. As a wife I was told to be quiet and sit down

[@carterposey2230]

“You [GOP] don’t support the troops. You support the war machine.” - Jon Stewart Stewart refers to Sen Rick Scott, former CEO of HCA, a huge hospital owner, whose other execs went to prison for Medicare/Medicaid fraud except him. Not a good guy, Florida. Even worse of one when he won’t help vets. Sen Toomey is retiring. On his way out, he gives vets the finger. Really makes me question the party he represents. He has nothing to lose and he decides he won’t support the troops.

[@havable]

There's more: Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) tried numerous times to cut, gut, eliminate, or privatize the VA hospital system. At the time he was the chair of the Vets Affairs committee and would have accomplished his evil goal of killing countless millions of veterans but he was blocked at every turn by the only senator to have the backs of us veterans, Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT).

[@MudFlapShoes]

Oh you read the PACT act?

[@carpediem5232]

@@MudFlapShoes Did you?

[@joelesley881]

The PACT Act as written includes a budget gimmick that would allow $400 billion of current law spending to be moved from the discretionary to the mandatory spending category. This provision is completely unnecessary to achieve the PACT Act's stated goal of expanding health care and other benefits for veteran

[@TheZigzagman]

@@joelesley881 And rather than negotiate or debate that they denied benefits to veterans and refused to talk to veterans groups about it.

[@tye3x395]

I salute you Sir! As a Combat Veteran of OIF/OEF, I endorse this message 100%. Remember the way these politicians responded to Kap kneeling ? I do! The way they treat us and vote no on bills that would benefit all of my brothers and sisters in arms is the ultimate disrespect.

[@Jillybeancupccake2]

Tye, I salute you Sir! Thank you for your Service, much love!

[@alvallac2171]

*kneeling? *bills (plural non-possessive) bill's = singular possessive (or a contraction of "bill is/has") Apostrophes are for contractions or possessive nouns, not for pluralizing.

[@erikj345]

@@alvallac2171 here’s a list of bills for you And yeah that’s Plural Republicans blocked a $1 billion jobs bill that would have helped millions of vets • blocked a bill that would have kept benefits on par with the cost of living • killed the Wounded Veteran Job Security Act • killed the Veterans Retraining Act • killed the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Act • killed the Disabled Veterans Home Improvement Act • killed the Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act

[@staomruel]

@@alvallac2171 oof.

[@12567NoYouCannot]

Tye 3x3; Your Message made me Cry; a country, a nation that neglects its Veterans is a Cursed nation. Why aren't more AMERICANS fighting for Your RIGHTS and Protesting and Marching and filling the streets of Washing. DC??

[@Cannibal_Actual]

Bless John Stewart, this was an impressive speech and some of the most truth that building has seen in years. Best part it wasn’t scripted and no teleprompter.

[@plonk420]

yep. the GOP needs teleprompters to lie 🤣

[@tynao2029]

He's a racist, Leftist idiot who cares nothing about the troops or the USA or even Western society in general, you're just another ignorant sheep

[@couragekarnga8735]

He really has blossomed! I discovered him when he was on the Daily Show, and fell in love.

[@Jillybeancupccake2]

@@couragekarnga8735 God, I do miss him and yes , love him too💜

[@mthw7046]

@@couragekarnga8735 even as a teenager & not a fan of politics at the time, I still enjoyed watching The Daily Show.

[@ceklahn]

You sent me to me to war with no plan to support my return. The fact that we have private sector companies making money ‘helping’ veterans is disgraceful. Thank you Jon, for your support and advocacy of vets, 9/11 heroes, and what America should be.

[@TheLycanStrain]

I truly love this man, he represents the best of us as a country, and I'm sad he has to constantly state the obvious to those who are supposed to represent us. I really wish he ran for president, it would be nice to have someone actually speak up for once instead of the same old crony old people who have been running the country for decades...

[@jeanhendersonharley3228]

I know right Alabama is full of them we call them good old boys

[@starstuff5371]

This is the most powerful speech I've ever heard. US Senate: OPEN YOUR EARS! LISTEN!

[@dazeenme]

You have to care enough to listen. The only thing they (mcconnell and the rest of the senate republicans that could help veterans) care about is lining their own pockets.

[@starstuff5371]

@@dazeenme - I'd like to see them locked in the Senate chamber with Jon Stewart doing a filibuster... and they'd all have their mouths duct taped shut.

[@joelesley881]

@@dazeenme The PACT Act as written includes a budget gimmick that would allow $400 billion of current law spending to be moved from the discretionary to the mandatory spending category. This provision is completely unnecessary to achieve the PACT Act's stated goal of expanding health care and other benefits for veteran.. the only thing Democrats care for is climate change, and will use any bill to try to push $$$$ through to get it...

[@will35719711]

Republicans OPEN YOUR EARS..........Not the Senate.

[@tunaburn2330]

@Just saying it had the same spending it had that they agreed on. They negotiated this package and then voted no anyway because they would rather kill our veterans than give democrats "a win"

[@brian52763]

Any veteran that re-elects Any of these senators that voted against this, is a disgrace to their uniform!

[@seigeengine]

There's also 88 representatives in the House that voted against it. Wait a minute.

[@TruthSage1]

@@seigeengine Those ϛсμϻβαϱϛ should also be voted out.

[@mrkremko1]

The PACT Act is a slush fund, that’s why some legislators voted against it. Time will prove them right and Stewart wrong.

[@ShawnDillon-pw8lb]

Damn’ straight,Sir!!! I thought I was the only feeling this way…

[@JB-uv4hm]

Speaks the truth. Cruelty is the American way. The Legacy of Conquest.

[@MichaelRainabbaRichardson]

Truth. Most people like to think that we are a democracy, but we are a constitutional republic, founded by the wealthy, many of whom absolutely believed slavery was fine and none of which were able to ensure civil rights were included in the constitution. They were explicitly delayed and only allowed to be added after the fact. Our Christianity is a demented spawn of the Roman empire who crucified Jesus, then hijacked his story. Our Land was violently stolen from indigenous people and their food sources were intentionally wiped out. People love this country because of how comfortable they can be here when they happen to not be a target. Thanks to the internet and media, this country is finally gaining some self-awareness and it's not going well because so many won't acknowledge the truth.

[@Denidrakes69]

a survival of the fittest nation

[@GaganSingh-nx2yv]

​@@Denidrakes69 if they keep things this way they probably wouldn't be fit to be a nation in few decades tbh.

[@dawnduckworth593]

He is absolutely amazing and has been trying to improve our world for everyone. Advocating for heros when our government forgets about them. Veterans and 9/11 responders. Testifying before Congress and telling it straight.

[@mrkremko1]

He doesn’t make the world a better place, stumping for a slush fund like the PACT act proves that

[@earlyriser03]

@@mrkremko1 making claims without proof just makes you look like a buffoon. Burden of proof is on you. So bring it.

[@basketcaseface813]

@@mrkremko1you’re delusional

[@TheLed2012]

​@mrkremko1 Your foolishness and lack of compassion makes me sad.

[@ifyouthinkthisworldisbad]

This is why he should run for office. Someone with his vocal skills that can unite people and use common sense.

[@ThatRedhedd]

Absolutely!

[@insolentjaguar]

Nah, can't have a rational person in office...cause THAT would make perfect sense...

[@leahsmith4310]

TRUTH​@@insolentjaguar

[@mikemcmullen5006]

He's not corrupt enough. Look what happened to Jimmy Carter. Good people can't be president. The most we can hope for is moderately decent. But anymore it's a choice between weak do nothing like Biden, and absolute authoritarianism like trump. Gotta choose the lackluster guy because the other one is backed by people who want to tear apart the entire government. And they only need one win, doesn't have to be trump, the next one will do. This nation is eternally under threat now.

[@ITFDAVE]

​@@insolentjaguarAmericans can change that truth you just spoke if only we'd snap out of the spell casted over millions of us. They don't want us to be patriotic and united. They rather us hate each other while they sit back and laugh their way to the bank. America is not a color a religion or race or gender... we are a diverse country with Freedoms other countries can only dream of, while we sit back and allow them to take a little bit of our rights every few years. Teach your children and neighbors what UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL means! Teach them what WE THE PEOPLE means! They encourage us to look at the dark past they have created so we can hate America. We are America, NOT THEM! WAKE UP MY FRIENDS

[@pingamalinga]

Bless you, Jon. Your words do touch people even when you feel completely defeated. Millions are with you.

[@tynao2029]

Words are all he has, he definitely doesn't have any actions

[@donaldbabbitt1214]

@@tynao2029 You fucking idiot, you have no idea what you are talking about. You fucking turd.

[@couragekarnga8735]

Millions of us would support him should he choose to run against the last guy.

[@truthmatters6831]

@@tynao2029 someone hasn't been paying attention ! 🙄

[@Pherramoo]

@@tynao2029 head in the sand disorder

[@ktinsley4579]

I listen when John Stewart wants to say something. Semper fi John.

[@ktinsley4579]

John is not a veteran but he cares about us. He is there to lose his bearing on our behalf.

[@allih8021]

This is one of the most powerful speeches I've heard in I don't know how long. It's raw, it's honest, it's completely unscripted and it is a (well-deserved) absolutely SCATHING indictment of the GOP. "You don't support our troops - you support the war machine." And "These guys haven't met a war they won't sign up for, or a veteran they won't screw over." I wish this was getting even more coverage because the people that often blindly vote for the GOP because of their "support for the troops" really need to understand how deeply that statement mis-characterizes what GOP elected officials actually care about. Jon Stewart rightly calls bullshit on ALL OF THIS. I hope this speech goes viral and people can really take stock of what it means to vote for the Republican party in it's current form. It is not a vote for patriotism or values. It is a vote for cruelty and power grabs and financial gluttony at the expense of 99% of Americans.

[@couragekarnga8735]

This man has a heart of gold!

[@AzTurboMini]

Jon is a Democrat actor and you fell for it. 🤦 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJfFkp-FfNGKmbc

[@philmusson1265]

This is not a republican/democrat issue, it's an American issue. Both sides business models put profits before people, just look at Biden's record on covid vaccines.

[@Joethemailman]

Thank you for speaking out for Veterans.

[@bendornan4799]

Thank you, Jon. And thank you C-SPAN for not censoring this.

[@rubberdog8763]

Soldiers, like fetuses - in that their lives mattered for their mandatory term. But once Veterans, they are no better off than a forced-to-term birth without rights or concern. Thanks Jon for speaking up, speaking out and being an amazing caring voice for so many.

[@longjohn526]

Boy, these conservatives are really something, aren't they? They're all in favor of the unborn. They will do anything for the unborn. But once you're born, you're on your own. Pro-life conservatives are obsessed with the fetus from conception to nine months. After that, they don't want to know about you. They don't want to hear from you. No nothing. No neonatal care, no day care, no head start, no school lunch, no food stamps, no welfare, no nothing. If you're preborn, you're fine; if you're preschool, you're f**ked Conservatives don't give a sh*t about you until you reach "military age". Then they think you are just fine. Just what they've been looking for. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. George Carlin

[@ginakay354]

🎯

[@sethn8784]

False equivalency comparing soliders to women's right to kill a baby. Just stop. You have no idea what it's like to serve and never will. You never had to watch your best friends get gunned down or blown up. You never got your leg blow off.

[@maryyoung1992]

Almost exactly what George Carlin said.

[@christhemexvet6652]

So murder that baby and get it over with?

[@fairwitness7473]

It's unfortunate that no amount of screaming or begging will pry them from their pocket book. At least it was filmed. Thank you cspan.

[@January.]

*pocketbook

[@rayray8687]

@@January.: Either form is correct and both are in common use.

[@couragekarnga8735]

Right. At least it's on the record now.

[@pnut3844able]

Yea unfortunately this won't do a damn thing

[@fairwitness7473]

@@pnut3844able yup, it will fall on deaf ears

[@terrytico4009]

As a veteran with Agent Orange health issues from serving on a Navy ship homeported in Guam during the Vietnam War, this senate action has a direct impact upon me and other veterans. I am beyond disgusted by their blockage of this bill after initially passing it through. Jon Stewart is a true friend to veterans and their families. I hope that more than a few political futures will come to an end over this. We know who is always first in line for war profits and never in line for veterans care stemming from the wars. DISGUSTED!

[@baconandpepperonipizza4150]

Truly disgusting. Thank you for your service.

[@cheri238]

Cornel West for president 2024

[@JJMHigner]

Thank you for your service. Soldiers and civilians on both sides are still suffering from agent orange.

[@marthastephens2179]

My brother was in Vietnam and he died from agent orange. His lungs completely shut down after he was on oxygen over 4 years and struggled

[@boonnathan9827]

You’re a good man Jon Stewart. We need more people like you. From an Australian veteran 🇦🇺

[@aburner2944]

I’m a vet OEF/OIF, with PH and CAB. Want to thank me for my service? Here’s how: read this bill as those who voted yes in June then flipped no in July using their amended text. Understand the provisions and what it would have done for veterans from 1935 to today. Veterans of Ft McClellan, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Guam, American Samoa, Vietnam, Enewetak Atoll, Johnston Island, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Kuwait, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, and many other places we’ve dumped our troops for one reason or another. Understand the oversight that was written into the $400 billion “pork fund” talking point and what controls were also written into the text. Then go inform your friends, neighbors, and make sure the human waste from all sides who voted no are kicked to the curb on their next run for office. This was a retaliatory filibuster, nothing more. Even if it passes in the next go, they risked veteran lives to oWn tHe DeMs because of a tantrum. There’s a special place in what ever hell they believe in waiting.

[@ourglass3346]

I know Jon has never served, but I salute him and thank him for his service.

[@thekububeach]

Well, we can also serve by supporting the people who has served.

[@TheVincentKyle]

A nation not in the grip of fascism or childish thinking should realize that what he just did IS service.

[@dral9657]

It is even more important to see and hear a voice like this without serving ! It is the ultimate display of respect and appreciation for those who have served ! Thank you Jon for setting a fire and calling out the republicans who stand in the way of this country giving back to our VETS !

[@cl1cka]

True, but he has always gone beyond for soldiers/first responders/firemen/policemen.

[@ronrolfsen3977]

Even as a foreigner the treatment of veterans in the US has always disgusted me. Not just the veterans of today, but throughout history. Black veterans who helped liberate my country in world war 2. They gave my grandparent back right that they did not even have at home. A lot of them died at home before ever getting those rights and I can not describe how incredible sad and angry that makes me. Vietnam veterans who where shunned for fighting in a "wrong" war. To the veterans who can not even get healthcare from the country that send them to war.

[@Mr.Sogn79]

So true. It’s despicable! They served above and beyond, the liberated countries of Europe will never forget their courage, but their own country, that sendt them to war, forgets them in a heartbeat. …..

[@Krushak8888]

Reminds me that asian man who stood up at his city meeting whose an alderman I think and basically said fuck you I'm american and patroit cause he has scars from a war

[@sofiastj]

👏👏👏👏

[@alvallac2171]

*back rights *cannot *incredibly sad *were shunned *cannot *that sent them (past tense)

[@Latabrine]

@@Krushak8888 I watched it again recently. Chilling moment.

[@jabbermocky4520]

I love Jon's passion. And his Compassion. Good man.

[@fuosdi64]

This is someone that left and right both love. Someone who genuinely cares for our people. Bless you Jon.

[@qwertyzxcvbn3174]

The right hates him because he exposes their hypocrisy

[@KittredgeRitter]

Speak for yourself. No one on the right likes him.

[@qwertyzxcvbn3174]

@@KittredgeRitter Exactly. The right hates people who stand up for veteran's

[@jmack129]

INDEED

[@ananthropomorphictalkinggo6641]

The right hates jon because Tucker Carlson trained them to hate him. The right just does whatever Tucker Carlson tells them to do, and since Jon got his show canceled and embarrassed him on TV, he's spent a decade trying to train the right to hate Jon Stewart. They are truly incapable of thinking for themselves, it's wild how much control a dopey, bow tie wearing trust fund baby that works for a foreign billionaire has over that political party.

[@MaurickSh]

Stewart, for over 20 years, has been one of if not THE loudest voice for emergency responders and firefighters in this country, when politicians didn’t want to recognize the heroism and sacrifice of what they did for survivors of 9/11. He continues to use his freedoms as an American citizen to defend and stand up for the suffering, oppressed and marginalized in this country. He carries that raw New Yorker energy, anger and passion. He has a platform he worked hard for and he uses it for all I mentioned above. More Americans like him would make the US less of a laughing stock and more of a real model country.

[@susangaspar4664]

My god. Someone nominate this man for office. I'll support him whatever his post. He gets it, and he is not afraid to call out hypocrisy, corruption, mendacity, gaslighting, and manipulation. The Senate should pay attention--because with enough rallied support, this will not end well for them. It may take a while, but it won't end well.

[@SilentKnightTime]

What if we all just write him in/on the ballot?

[@582tird]

He’s to smart to run for office…plus he knows how to use his voice for good best right where he is.👍

[@bodhisattva71]

*HELL NO!* He has no Exp. in Government!

[@Ugh-Fudge_Bwana]

@@bodhisattva71 Didn't stop trump from getting elected. If we're electing celebrities now, might as well put someone who's actually smart in office.

[@ljette86x]

Zelenskyy was pretending to play a piano with his penis before he became the president of Ukraine. Now he is amongst the most respected politicians in the world.

[@Drewggles]

This man has done more for Veteran's benefits than any politician in Office the last 20 years.

[@Strider91]

Correction *any republican politician* every single Democrat voted for it, as they have constantly for years. Its one party and one alone that keeps f**king our vets.

[@TM-qx1vk]

Such an epic takedown. This needs to be shown on the nightly news on every station in America. Every American should hear this to understand what's really going on with Senate and our dysfunctional government.

[@mick2spic]

I agree. I haven’t seen a fucking peep of this great speech on any news. This is something every American should hear

[@veenchel]

KZbin and legacy news stations are suppressing this …

[@LordGreystoke]

It’s corruption of government

[@Armed-Forever]

to be fair these troops didn’t fight for our rights, they fought for big oil and geo politics, none of these wars have made me safer in fact we are less safe because isis exists 😂😂😂

[@TM-qx1vk]

@@Armed-Forever well you're not wrong. But that's neither here nor there. Our government asked them to do a job. They did it in the name of patriotism and when it fucked their lives up, the government said thanks but go fuck yourself. Like Jon Stewart said if this is America First, then America is fucked.

[@Wanderor2003]

Fighting for healthcare, even for veterans ... and for democracy and sanity really. Thank you for the authenticity in a world of lies. - a Canadian, in solidarity

[@JJMHigner]

This man can smartly project shame in ways that are honest and true. I appreciate it.

[@randal_gibbons]

He even had me feeling guilty and I'm a Democrat.

[@cynthiakozikowski1765]

I love Jon Stewart. He always takes these hypocritical politicians to task for their bullshit.

[@nichole8609]

I have two uncle's that we're both drafted and served in the Vietnam war. One passed away a few years ago from complications of agent orange. That uncle made a career serving in the military. The other uncle who was a war photographer, is still alive but worked himself continuously after serving to cope with severe post traumatic stress disorder/syndrome. He finally got help 7 years ago to deal with. Neither of my uncles should've had to wait 40 years to receive help. The military has enough money to build state-of-the-art hospitals and rehabilitation centers to help wounded veterans recover. My late father served as well but that was before the draft. He taught me a lot about the military, the good and bad. The bad is all the things Jon is discussing in this video. I feel shame as an American.

[@bettyhouk8727]

Thank you Jon STEWART ! 🫵 🙏 I stand with you !

[@scientifico]

No help for vets yet they keep pumping billions into mcdonnell douglas and the rest of the war profiteers. They don't care about humans here.

[@jenwendy7]

❤ ❤ ❤

[@BackwoodSpiritAnimal]

Thanks for sharing. Your uncles unfortunately share common trajectories of veteran's who are not properly cared for. I don't care for the military machine but to be openly discarded by the system they enlisted in is utterly pathetic.

[@RazorBlade651]

Why would the military fund state of the art hospitals when they can commission Lockheed Martin to build state of the art WMDs to murder people overseas?

[@gregorypaul7898]

Thank you for not censoring the swear words. It's far more impactful this way.

[@dangalvan5946]

Very powerful video. Jon Stewart's heart and rage are in the right place but nothing is going to change because the same people who do this keep getting voted in year after year. I showed this to my good friend who is a veteran and a Republican. His response "I agree with his (Jon's) stance because I'm a veteran, but I'll still vote for Trump in 2024 if he runs." I just...I just can't anymore with these people.

[@deborahrichards8234]

Thank you John for standing up for those veterans because obviously the government won't they always talk about oh we love our veterans don't kneel at a football game because that's being disrespectful to veterans such a disgrace, don't let up don't give them any room to breathe. Prayer for all the families. God bless you all and thank you for your service.

[@jmjanousek]

A Man who isn't afraid to cut through the bullshit and standup for the true heroes. Jon has continually advocated for our heroes. Politicians should be terrified of him should he ever decide to run for office.

[@SL-yn4ju]

I HOPE JON STEWART RUNS FOR PRESIDENT! HE'S ALREADY GOT MY VOTE!

[@davidadamlawrence7422]

Good job Jon Stewart . Thank you for sticking up for all of our heroes you are a real patriot.

[@PaolaSanchez-hc5my]

He is speaking on behalf of WE THE PEOPLE.

[@2xChampion]

Veteran here. Trying to get benefits regarding my exposure to burn pits. Thank you Jon Stewart.

[@JSatinR]

Thank you for your service. You deserve better.

[@russellwixon6515]

Although I'm a conservative and don't necessarily agree with Stewart on most points; I have so much respect for what he did and how he called out the hypocrites in Congress. The 9/11 responders, we as Americans, should be appalled at how most politicians act. God Bless you, John!

[@Groundeyes]

it's a sign that someone who isn't on your side is doing something so right. The fact that he is doing something so right shows he comes from side that is pretty bang on point.

[@royblack7305]

This was a very truthful speech I'm so glad my Father didn't live to see his beloved GOP turn into a cult .My father was a Proud Vietnam War Vet he was a lifer.

[@calvin5223]

U mean the leftist cult that grooms children and can't define a women.

[@TheStuport]

My Dad was a USAF Officer...30 year Lifer, 15 of those as a Pilot and both my Parents were huge Life Republicans. Both passed away before seeing their beloved GOP fall apart. My Dad, The Colonel would have waited in line to shake Jon's hand after this speech. My Dad did Two Tours of Vietnam....both Tours were year long deployments with 8 months in between. I'm proud of men like Mr. Stewart with the Moxy to call out these Grifter Politicians.

[@BG-ll7xd]

The gop policies of old was that of a leaky tub stopper. You still have Weimar republic type conditions in America. I've seen mother daughter xx teams. And don't forget children in proactive situations straight and homosexual conditions brought to you by Bolsheviks

[@road7985]

@@TheStuport nah they woulda been brainwashed like all the other uneducated veterans

[@wellokayyes1266]

🤡

[@MaryamofShomal]

The cruelty is the point. It always has been. God bless and protect our troops and this beautiful patriot, Jon Stewart.

[@sweetbaboo2537]

My heart is filled with tears...such a disgrace. All POLITICIANS should b required to go to boot camp before taking office.

[@starstuff5371]

Serve in the military and the Peace Corps, too.

[@04tona]

@Just saying what bill doesn't have this kind of awful compromise

[@trunks2585]

@Just saying You are talking out of your ass. I suggest you look up the definitions of discretionary and mandatory spending in the federal government. Both these methods of spending have always been around. Making it mandatory just means they aren't voting to approve the budget for it every year or debating how much money should go to it. About two thirds of all spending is mandatory, so if anything they are just making sure the spending is done in the way most of the other spending is. This doesn't open up a void to be filled with unrelated spending. I'm pretty sure whatever they decide their new budget for the year is does that.

[@TriggerHappy923]

All of the dems voted to pass it. Tell you enough about the repubs. Do t vote for them

[@emilybackoo3377]

“they haven’t met a war they won’t sign up for and they haven’t met a veteran they won’t screw over” - such a perfect line

[@jaredklock8754]

Love Jon Stewart!

[@TheArmchairPresident]

God bless our veterans and Jon Stewart for all the work he does for them.

[@venessav8773]

JON STEWART PLS RUN FOR OFFICE!

[@shawncrawford3146]

I wish we could convince this man to run for office.

[@Ian_max2]

facts

[@shawncrawford3146]

@Just saying What has he ever lied about?

[@mattdarbyshire4962]

He's a schill for adam schiff. Open your eyes. Did he cry when adam, joe, and the gang pulled out of Afghanistan, leaving 13 dead soldiers and innocent afghans to die at the hands of the taliban? Nope. Stop supporting ideologies that pander to simpletons. Sheep.

[@evilkneil67]

@Just saying aw, truth sting, cornflake?

[@fasteddie9867]

we have enough Jews in Washington

[@--..-...-..-.--....]

Thank you, for bringing attention to this issue, Jon. I am patiently waiting for the next time you have to call out Republicans denying Healthcare to our veterans. This is a constant battle because conservatives continue to support politicians like Ted Cruz to stop our veterans from getting Healthcare. It's a weird thing to support if you ask me... Peace ✌️

[@couragekarnga8735]

I'm serious. This man really does need to run for president. He'd have my vote in a heartbeat.

[@ThatRedhedd]

Absolutely! 💯

[@classycepowell8854]

Way to go Jon. We stand with our Veterans. Please continue to speak up for those that cannot.

[@nenajimenez2266]

This speech was heartbreaking but to hear the truth come out of Jon’s mouth made me wish he would run for president. Jon Stewart for president.

[@BP8599]

How do we convince this man to take the job? How awful the state of our country. ALL folks in Senate need to go too.

[@starstuff5371]

He would be our Zelensky. 💞

[@wayneallard8957]

No thanks we're still living with the last nightmare you said should be president,, the guy with Alzheimer's in the White House...

[@joelesley881]

The PACT Act as written includes a budget gimmick that would allow $400 billion of current law spending to be moved from the discretionary to the mandatory spending category. This provision is completely unnecessary to achieve the PACT Act's stated goal of expanding health care and other benefits for veteran

[@wayneallard8957]

@@starstuff5371 you mean your zelensky,,, the corrupt president from Ukraine,, I'm rooting for Russia.. I'm tired of Ukraine getting all our tax dollars,, in the middle of a recession..

[@ayebing]

“These MFs live to 200…they’re tortoises “ 🤣😂

[@debkunkel5840]

An angry Jon Stewart is not someone to mess with. Thank you Jon.

[@SuperMannAri]

I never agreed with Jon Stewart’s politics, but what he has done for the FDNY, pales in comparison to what any individual has done for the braves ones of 9/11. For this reason alone, I would vote him in public office. He cares about the people and bottom line a system that cares about the people is really all we need

[@TheGreatChancellor]

Keeps it real. Makes us laugh makes us cry an opens our eyes. Thank you John.

[@AggresivelyBenign]

This is so true. Someone I loved very much spent his last days humiliated by the lack of healthcare he received.

[@darrellosullivan9901]

Thank you John Steward!

[@January.]

*Stewart

[@dkerr4077]

I'm not a big fan of Jon Stewart, but as a Vietnam veteran with 100% disability I was brought to tears by his sincerity. Thank you Jon.

[@djhines05]

You should be a fan of his.....cause he's literally fighting for you & your rights.

[@gallavanting2041]

Well I hope you're a fan of him now because he's been passionately fighting for Veterans for years.

[@PraiseRap]

Thank you John. You could be seating comfortably in your home but choose to get up, get out and stand up for others, stand up for what is right

[@davemi00]

Power to TRUTH ! God Save us 🙏

[@DelcoTrash]

The absolutely irony of this comment is incredible.

[@Ayeohx]

I love the guys cracking up behind him. Jon rocks.

[@squ1dTr1cksandclouds]

Jon Stewart for POTUS 2024!

[@Sclumsy]

“War is rich old men protecting their property by sending middle class and lower class young men off to die. It always has been. It’s all about owning things.” -George Carlin

[@gmn545]

I love Jon’s sincerity. He’s always willing to speak up for those being neglected. And he’s right: Senate GOP are cowards 💯

[@DylanCrewell]

The 'support the war machine but not veterans' is absolutely accurate. It is one of the things I argue with most vets on. Especially the gop vets (though many dems are no different).

[@jayce8001]

Jon, please consider running for President. People need to be held accountable and I think you have the words and wisdom to help people listen.

[@silvercollector434]

No way …he can’t even use his real name

[@taritabonita22]

Shameless 🇺🇸 Thank you Stewart for speaking truth to power!!!

[@bquintb]

Toomey was all....we can't pass this because there's money that might, sometime, in some way could be abused, kinda sorta in the future..blah blah blah. He came at the situation in bad faith. The whole Republican party operates in bad faith and I'm glad Jon Stewart was bold enough to call it out and fight hard for our veterans. Thank you Jon Stewart.

[@bushbasher85]

They’re never gonna play this on Fox News.

[@dazeenme]

Thank you Jon Stewart. Please keep calling the hypocrites out. You are providing a service to this country that is badly needed right now.

[@playballdr]

Of the 42 senators who voted against the Pact ACT, 41 were Republicans. These are all the Republican Senators who voted against the bill: John A. Barrasso, WY Marsha Blackburn, TN Roy Blunt, MO Mike Braun, IN Richard Burr, NC Bill Cassidy, LA John Cornyn, TX Tom Cotton, AR Kevin Cramer, ND Mike Crapo, ID Ted Cruz, TX, Steve Daines, MT Joni Ernst, IA Deb Fischer, NE Bill Hagerty, TN Josh Hawley, MO Cindy Hyde-Smith, MS Jim Inhofe, OK Ron Johnson, WI John Neely Kennedy, LA James Lankford, OK Mike Lee, UT Cynthia Lummis, WY Roger Marshall, KS Mitch McConnell, KY Rand Paul, KY Rob Portman, OH Jim Risch, ID Mitt Romney, UT Mike Rounds, SD Ben Sasse, NE Rick Scott, FL Tim Scott, SC Richard Shelby, AL Dan Sullivan, AK John Thune, SD Thom Tillis, NC Patrick Toomey, PA Tommy Tuberville, AL Roger Wicker, MS Todd Young, IN Only one Democrat, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, voted against the bill. Two Democrats and one Republican abstained, while 47 Democrats, 8 Republicans and 2 Independent voted to pass the bill.

[@gopokes9326]

Because there is 400 billion in non veteran spending

[@starstuff5371]

Someone needs to challenge Schumer for the Democratic Senate leader position. Senator Warnock would be an excellent replacement.

[@annieothername]

Where’s the 400 billion in non veteran spending? What does that refer to?

[@fredharris5347]

Show them at the polls ! You voted against veterans you are OUT of there.....

[@vanpeters9751]

@@gopokes9326 it's all monopoly money anyway

[@bernlin2000]

"The Senate is where accountability goes to die" Man...I really miss the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Nobody speaks truth to power like him.

[@chuckh9168]

His new show is pretty decent, but doesn’t have the reach that DS did under his anchoring.

[@Thegbear]

I’m from the future. I have good news.

[@ediemontroy2074]

I completely commend Jon Stewart.This man is 100% invested in our Veterans. And is so passionate about this he nearly comes to tears. Thankyou Jon for all you do.

[@alexandersimpson6651]

The only time i pay attention to the news is when Jon Stewart speaks. A comedian by trade, and always reinterates when its brought up hes a comedian first, and yet is the only one speaks true. I didnt even know the daily show still existed until he recently came back. A great man, vehemently under appreciated.

[@4stevenies]

Give em hell John. We need more celebrities willing to speak out

[@allenposz9551]

Reminds me being patriotic requires more of us than putting on a flag pin and shouting about the second amendment. Real patriots help their fellow Americans.

[@teresabeekind5899]

I’m glad my former Navy WWII Submariner Father isn’t here to see our country today, he would be Livid!

[@joanremaley702]

Thank you Jon for your passion! Our veterans should be treated like royalty. Time has come for veterans to be treated like they deserve.

[@Debbie-q7l]

I get chills every time I watch this. Which has been a lot lately when i am ashamed of our Country and especially Tump. It makes me believe their are great Americans still. And gives me hope to be the Country i used to be proud of saying im an American again. Jon Stewart is my hero and someone i am proud of. God bless Jon Stewart

[@CarlosGomez-sd9ey]

He shouldn't be the only celebrity defending our US Vets.... Remeber he was talking to your Republican party !!

[@ameerulaqmalmalek9470]

Jon. Run for the President. You gotta do it.

[@SL-yn4ju]

I AGREE! ALREADY GOT MY VOTE!!!

[@Jillybeancupccake2]

Oh yes, with John Fetterman!....Team No more bullshit, it's about to get real...I like it

[@ThatRedhedd]

Absolutely! 💯

[@sunriseeternity300]

Jon Stewart for President, 2024

[@tobiascudahy9799]

He's way too intelligent to be the president.

[@SurelyLightFoot]

He has said he has no interest in the presidency.

[@armynavymarine2]

Unfortunately, those who don't want to be leaders usually make the best leaders.

[@erichatu9352]

Thank you President Jon Stewart✊🏻

[@debravanausdale1063]

Thank you, Mr. Stewart, for your legend of fighting for and supporting our Veterans. My father fought at Anzio, his brother at Guadalcanal, and my mother worked in an ammunition factory. They're all gone now, but their legend is mine.

[@danf1862]

I avoid using the VA for a number of reasons, chief among them is that there are Veterans out there that likely need it more. I don't want to take up a precious appointment slot, or other resource that could save a life. I'm sure there are a lot of Veterans out there that do the same. There are probably a vast number of Veterans with untreated and undocumented issues that aren't even accounted for. They're still looking out for the guys on the left and right of them and for what? A system that isn't even taking care of those Veterans.

[@bcsusmc75]

Powerful speech. Thanks for sticking up for the vets.

[@despozblehero2262]

Why is Mr Stewart doing more for good as a "comedian" than 99% of our society 🤔? I applaud him.

[@MudFlapShoes]

yeah, this changes everything. Some celebrity went on tv dressed like a janitor and hurled expletives at politicians. Hit the lights.

[@despozblehero2262]

@@MudFlapShoes lol troll... say anything substantial or stfu. You are saying he's not doing anything for our veterans with his platform?

[@brianwalsh1401]

@@MudFlapShoes YO Fink!! whatup. Still trolling away I see. Your name sounds like it has Tourette's syndrome. Actually so do you, keep spewing your non sense. Troll begone, I command thee.

[@drewbrees22]

@@MudFlapShoes Did you listen to his 9/11 speech in front of congress? Jon Stewart has done a lot for first responders. Him speaking in general brings awareness to these issues. But simple minds like yourself are never satisfied I suppose.

[@SJSharkByte]

​@@MudFlapShoes Jon has done this before and got a bill passed for 9/11 firefighters. STFU

[@calebjensen6654]

"Cowards ever one". Truest words spoken.

[@thegiftedone]

Jon Stewart for President!