Desi Lydic Reacts to Trump's Election Win & the Media's Blame Game | The Daily Show

[@amohtash]

As they say in Turkey : "When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king. The palace turns into a circus.".

[@baggingbangtan3457]

I love that

[@thetasworld]

I am gonna start using that. Especially since it's coming from turkey. Thanks

[@georgiegorge6679]

bravo 👏👏🙌🙌🫡

[@margotgray3330]

The orange clown is back at the circus, unfortunately.

[@samandros3451]

So what happens when a turkey moves into a palace?

[@anthony76]

"I don't really care why she lost, I care why he won" - THANK YOU. This is the only issue I see. How in the F can anyone even consider him as an option? I don't understand how so many people are so ignorant to the world they live in.

[@nikolaipersad4098]

THIS!!!

[@kgirlartist66]

And how much they hate Women. And anybody - OTHER.

[@pllpsy665]

Oh they are not ignorant. They are evil.

[@roberttalada5196]

That’s why he won. You don’t UNDERSTAND the other side. You don’t even try.

[@Middlelaneonly]

I can help you but you’re going to have to calmly listen and process without anger or despair. On some issues, you’re going to have to ”agree to disagree”. I promise I will answer all questions calmly and cogently.

[@jamesmathews4726]

I so appreciate Desi not giving us the whole "stay hopeful" song and dance and just admitting how a lot of Americans feel right now

[@nikolaipersad4098]

THIS!!!

[@pollyisagoodbird]

That, but also giving us a chance to laugh, which we definitely need. I love this show.

[@swampsprite9]

I'm ready for someone to say something hopeful. I'm tired of feeling depressed.

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

i don't mind huffing the hopium, but Desi is always a fresh take ❤

[@prettyevil6662000]

Same. I don't need a pep talk right now. I need someone to be angry with me.

[@IggyBing]

It may be comedy but they nailed it on how ridiculous the 'blame game' is and how 'why he won' is the more important question.

[@NicholsonNeisler-fz3gi]

Dems will figure out what to do about 2036 timeframe

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Incels don't vote Dem.

[@Cannon4545]

@@NicholsonNeisler-fz3gi there won't really be anything resembling a country by that point.

[@johnalden5821]

Apparently, the answer is that a majority of Americans like fascism. Not someyhing their grandfathers would have expected. . .

[@jasonmelo1974]

You guys need to learn how to appeal to more Americans. It's simple.

[@mikethomas4210]

We all lost. Some just don't know it yet.

[@melaniekramer7532]

Maga will find out along with the rest of us

[@pixaafterdark9915]

They’ll start to wake up eventually and when that time comes I’ll have no sympathy. Because it will be too late.

[@TomStarcevich-fb3qo]

Trump2024 🇺🇸 💪 🇺🇸 💪 🇺🇸

[@SonjaHodges-888]

Well said

[@deewatt]

Wrong

[@naskray]

As a Russian, I am just shocked. We’ve had our own dictator here for decades and there’s no chance to get rid of him ‘cause we have no democracy. But you, America, you do have democracy, and you choose a dictator. Moreover, for the second time! If I am so brokenhearted, I cant imagine how devastated American Democrats are😢

[@ThatRedhedd]

I can't even imagine what living under a dictator is like. What is your quality of life there? Prepare me...

[@altrag]

@@ThatRedhedd Why spoil the surprise? You'll find out over the course of the next couple years...

[@richardwiley5161]

Like Chris Rock Getting Slapped at the Oscars Devastated.

[@mspixie1100]

Isn't it Crazy?

[@roseeyloo]

How are you criticizing the dictator in a public chat if you currently live in Russia?

[@jasonmcelroy1938]

Thank you folks so much for this. I haven't spoken to an adult (with the exception of my wife) since the _verdict._ I'm a 41 y/o retired/disabled veteran, with 3 daughters, and in a DEEP red state. It is reassuring to find laughter and peace in part of my nightly routine before I go to bed in the late night shows that I discovered during covid lockdown. You guys are part of my family. I sincerely mean that.

[@maps_x]

❤❤❤

[@keithpierce5686]

If you don't like the place ya livin, perhaps you should find a new place eh? (And tbh you could've done this ages ago so why haven't you?)

[@gailcastl7699]

I'm in Australia, & shocked, horrified & so very disappointed in your very divided country's decision!! Sorry mate. Chin uo!

[@DannyRenstrom]

There's a lot of others on your side, but unfortunately this country has been extremely divided by the maga movement. Much of it was done with lies which makes me feel bad for those who have fallen for it.

[@Violet-Storm]

@@keithpierce5686 ah yes, everyone knows how easy and inexpensive moving is, especially for a DISABLED RETIREE. If you want them to move so bad, why don’t you go ahead and fund that for them. In fact, do it for me too while you’re at it.

[@katalystkatapatheticalyssa5987]

As soon as Ronnie said reach for your heart I KNEW he was gonna pull out a passport. 😂

[@lorenzamal]

I'm from Italy....depressed, speechless, astonished as you are. I don't understand how this is possible

[@FVBmovies]

My understanding is it began with Bush and Obama, taking further roots maybe even with Richard Nixon. Trumpism is a symptom.

[@blakespower]

you should worry about your own country then

[@bethkerner1171]

I'm American, and I can't understand this either. I'm still in shock.

[@lindaoheff9169]

@@blakespoweryour country is supposed to be the beacon of the world? Looks like your true colours have come out again…even that ignorant comment shows who America is. Enjoy being part of the Russia,China and NK axis!

[@michellemcauley2315]

Neither do the free thinkers of this country

[@stephaniejamison293]

I’ve been avoiding news all day, but when I saw Desi I knew I HAD to watch this. Thank you for putting into words how half of America (and more around the world!) feel right now.

[@anonymouskat4868]

Same here.

[@Olcool]

Even me, even though i am not American, But Trump presidency will affect us all badly, I have looking for soccer match highlights and i come across Desi and i clicked.

[@amberandrews6842]

Yes I also watched Rachel Maddox. Mostly because I know she will be one of the journalists he targets for "retribution".

[@chocffee2863]

Yes, thank you Desi and TDS team for the laughs. We really need it!

[@lgl998]

Same here since 10 pm last night I shut off everything 😢 I can’t stand it

[@lofilipeta]

I feel bad for Desi. All the time, her eyes had that glint of someone holding back tears. You are strong, you are amazing.

[@LiamCochrane-ph2kx]

trump isnt even that bad. You people only voted for harris because she isnt trump

[@randomlol69]

😂😂😂

[@giovanniscavetta9080]

What? ​@@LiamCochrane-ph2kx

[@MrBazBake]

​@@LiamCochrane-ph2kx Kamala is terrible. We definitely only voted for her because Trump is worse.

[@jasonfultz7637]

@@LiamCochrane-ph2kx not true. "Not even that bad" okay, let's see how this comment ages.

[@josvandencamp8441]

Love your show, Desi. Warm regards from the Netherlands.

[@KingChocobo]

"The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe; for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them." ~Turkish Proverb

[@lstone3633]

Spot on.

[@ObscuritiesByJude]

Excellent! I just love apt proverbs 💔

[@GlassActivist]

You've inspired me to listen to Rush today.

[@justsad-1392]

That is just so apt. I shall remember it.

[@falconeshield]

How are you doing with King Erdogan?

[@CoffeeCup1346]

Thank you, Desi, for channeling the despair - the anger - so many of us feel. It was cathartic.

[@jamesford8315]

Just what I was looking for today. They hit the nail on the head.

[@johanna7254]

This was so cathartic to watch. I've been so depressed and anxious, and yeah I still am, but for the first time all day I was able to smile and laugh. Thank you TDS team for all your hard work.

[@stuffthings1417]

these are either bots or trolls.

[@ZelenskyTheMadClown]

Your pain is not over.

[@valhoff3]

And an excellent team, they are.

[@itookallthenames]

@@ZelenskyTheMadClownoh we know, we know. Have fun in your new condo in Kharkiv

[@juliearcand2358]

Me too! I had to finally watch something funny...I am so angry and in disbelief. This is what the people wanted????

[@JaxAbba]

Desi Thanks for keeping it light st a tough time.

[@boogiebored9643]

I've been refusing to watch ANYTHING about this....but I saw Desi and KNEW she was about to make me feel better. Love Desi ❤

[@peterramirez2184]

Awwww poor baby 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Daved-j9v]

You folks need to get out of your bubble. A couple of months ago, I was comparing the situation to liberals I know to the subtext of Shampoo. 45 won the popular vote, changes occurred, and of all things, "joy"?

[@CombatMosquitoTrainer]

Same. Deleted all political channels. Done with listening to the orange clown spew lies.

[@deekang6244]

Agree!

[@tyronmcalister3403]

Same here 😢

[@KarenSalisbury-jc1yk]

Thank you Daily Show. There ARE times laughter IS the best medicine.

[@martavdz4972]

Humour actually can keep opposition or dissent alive. Speaking from a country that was ruled by Communists for 40 years. Brilliant spot-on humour was what reminded people to stay human and kept them going.

[@emmaevans2253]

Time to remove that box from job applications that ask if you have a felony conviction - it obviously means nothing anymore!

[@drunkpolack7612]

Wait I thought the criminal justice system was unfair and corrupt? But it’s perfect and infallible when it’s being used against someone you don’t like?

[@m_go7128]

Harris is a war criminal, of course that is so baked into US presidents that the average American does not care anymore. Felony vs 1 200 000 deaths... I let you decide what you deem worse.

[@Rachel-vh3qs]

Perfect example of dem hypocrisy. What happened to criminal justice reform and not blocking people from jobs and housing due to a felony? This is why people don’t trust dems and I’m not a trump supporter at all.

[@Beautyaddixion]

​@@drunkpolack7612wut?

[@Qqxx22]

Very true

[@elsalvinspired2088]

Thank you for this show. Sounds like something I've been wanting to express.

[@numinous_ashes]

Daily Show, we need you more than ever. Thank you for expressing how so many of us feel without ever pulling punches, dumbing down or oversimplifying anything, and without giving passes to either party responsible for this madness. I feel so little solidarity with media these days, but you all speak to/from my cynical, stubborn American heart. You're right: this is a mirror moment for America and the diagnosis is gonna take awhile. I'm so glad you'll be around for the next four years to help us untangle the shitshow.

[@davida6297]

The thing is... will they stick around when things get very scary for people that make this type of content... Free speech doesnt tend to stick around under a true dictator.

[@scottcopeland4631]

The Daily Show staff will hopefully keep us smiling for the next 4 years and beyond. What a great ensemble of wonderful smart and funny people. We will need laughter to dry our tears

[@stinareed270]

We need a far better education system.

[@ssw2023]

I massively dialled down my US news consumption in 2016-2020 because the madness was too much. And I turned to TDS and other late night shows because I could at least get updates there with a bit of humour and not feel like I was losing my mind. I guess I'll be doing that again for the next four years. In any case, thank you The Daily Show and The Best F**kin' News Team, and keep up the great work! You are needed.

[@marty47127]

I've been consuming news through a firehose for the last 8 years driving myself mad. I am about to take your route these next 4.

[@ZombiCat_]

Yeah, I think I'm going to have to do the same.

[@HugoCorreia-b6d]

clearly the most unbiased news source

[@carlakinsella3833]

💙💙💙

[@carlakinsella3833]

@@HugoCorreia-b6dit is!!!! 😊

[@yuen-lichan2571]

Hey Ronnie. Fellow Malaysian here. I don't know whether to laugh or cry that we jailed our felonious Prime Minister whereas America re-elected theirs. Sad day for the world.

[@tmgasia]

Ya... the world really upside down, btw, Ronnie is more singaporean, but thats another story for another time.

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

Yes, very sad. If there is any bright side, it would be that we will have more years of Trump Comedy Show. It would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic.

[@SarahNGeti]

This is the Twilight Zone 😵‍💫

[@eddyvideostar]

To yuen-lichan2571, Could your Malaseian president quell Kim, and manipulate Putin, producing peace -- instead of the decent Biden/Harris bringing us pieces?

[@michaelscarlino1590]

Fake charges.

[@Jesse-gx7mn]

Thanks Ronny Chieng for that wonderful ending!

[@22bendavis]

Desi's delivery was impeccable. So much real emotion AND acting together. A clinic in the artform. It will go down as one of the greatest performances of this entire show's history. Bravo!

[@brian9492]

So brave and stunning.

[@paulmccarter908]

She's my actual favorite host, so polished behind the desk. Really own the show

[@Alpha23TV]

Umm. You doooo know this is a sketch comedy show riiiiiight? Like, you don’t *_ACTUALLY_* know her politics… This simulation isn’t fun anymore 😂

[@BishopDelicious]

Desi is a full package talent - she could easily anchor the show full time and it would be great. 👍

[@captlanc]

I could see her taking over Jon Stewart in 4 years when he decides to run for POTUS and win. People need you, Jon!

[@cloud__99]

Amongst all the depression I just wanna say how freaking amazing Desi is as a host! Sharp, hits the emotional nerve, a dark wicked sense of humour, has a feel for the crowd…she could host this show full time one day.

[@dogfacecarm]

She's perfect for the job! Too bad she's a woman... (sound familiar?)

[@RAM-ft3gk]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣Trump 2024…..you liberal loser 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@humanSpirit84]

Completely agree. She’s captured what so many of us are feeling really well. I’m sad it had to be about such a horrible result.

[@FluxChanneler]

Yeah, she's got the chops to be the main host, imo.

[@FedericoLancerin]

She is amazing!

[@searsfarmcat3328]

From this day forward, the question "Are you a felon?" should be removed from job applications!!

[@vivianjones9749]

Enthusiastically agreed

[@tcg0985]

Evidently.

[@iane2353]

Can't flip burgers, but can have access to nuclear codes.

[@a.larson2777]

Evidently, it pays & is an advantage to be a felon.

[@mckohtz]

Or disqualifies someone from running for President

[@tripptank]

Keep this coming. Four more years of this is not only entertaining but, will allow it to happen again.

[@Janetjonesarts]

Hi my name is janet jones and i want to use this medium to announce that I am a youtube thumbnail artist 🎨 and I will really like to help you design a free thumbnail for your video

[@Resonait]

Desi’s eyes… seeing the heartbreak in her face makes me feel like I am not alone in how I feel.

[@Zeitgeist78-u2v]

@@MartianManHunter7 I do not wish you any ill or any of negativities. I hope your happiness proves to be true and I sincerely hope that I am wrong about Trump.

[@AndTecks]

@@MartianManHunter7 The silver lining of having the most obnoxious and corrupt republicans is that we are all on the same ship. You are equally fked. I just hope I am around to see it.

[@Teletheus]

@@MartianManHunter7Thank you for proving the level of hatred required to vote for Trump. So many of his supporters have tried to pretend they aren’t motivated by being awful human beings. At least you’re awful enough to be proud enough of your bigotry to be honest about it.

[@lizardmandx]

No, you're not alone, but thankfully, you were in the minority.

[@None-ya-t6e]

@@MartianManHunter7I wish you everything you deserve! 😂🎉

[@christina3maria]

Desi is all of us right now. and she deserves a huge f*n bonus for hosting tonight.

[@Kari-j1q]

Well, no she isn't all of you. Millions of you voted for him. I don't hink I'll ever get past that.

[@Ottts22]

And a hug from a depressed old german woman

[@BOB-wx3fq]

Not me :) I just came to enjoy your tears tbh

[@zainjal26]

All of who?

[@captlanc]

​@@Kari-j1qAll of the sane, non-rotten, non-stupids who care about other people. Too many people are rotten in America.

[@ray24051]

Thank you Desi and everyone at the Daily Show we are going to need you guys to get through these next four years!

[@kgirlartist66]

I live the optimistic people. Four years. 😂😂😂 Riiiight..

[@Lcharlo-f8j]

Trump may shut them down

[@stratostatic]

Poor health will take the old man out before 2028.

[@Muzikrazy213]

You really think he's leaving after 4 years? You really think presidential term limits are gonna exist by the end of this? You think ELECTIONS are gonna exist by the end of this?

[@kellypaws]

Four? He literally said that his beautiful Christian voters wouldn’t have to vote again. He has NO intention of leaving after four years because he has clearly said so.

[@ricardorodulfo739]

Desi It is hard to find inspiring words at this tough moments , just keep Up the optimisim and inspiring words will come. Love u ❤

[@Carlospjr]

In 2016 I was devastated, now in 2024 I’m demoralized and depressed. I can’t watch the news, but I love Desi, Jordan and this show, I needed a laugh.

[@ptnpharmd]

I feel the same exact way, what a waste of 8 yrs of my life .

[@saulbarron4824]

You’re not alone. Depressed as well with yesterday’s outcome.

[@janismartinmooradian1312]

@@ptnpharmd The fight isn't over - think of this anti-American period as a time to plan, unite, rally, boycott. This is a soft civil war.

[@realnealvatn]

It's really not that bad

[@ankalagon45]

@@realnealvatn we had this duchebag before

[@Patbol59]

I'm not a US citizen but I really sympathize with your pain. Yesterday was a sad day for the whole world. Best greetings from France 💙

[@dawnanderson3466]

Thank you, friend.

[@susancreaney1680]

Thank you ❤

[@Fire.and.Knives88]

Thank you 💙

[@MarcDionne-d2x]

I have a year to go before retirement. Planning on leaving the country. France is where I plan to move to.

[@victoradejumo566]

Which world? Speak for yourself

[@Lindsey34343]

Thank you Desi. Today has been so somber. I appreciate your truth and candor.

[@scottfarley2873]

Desi you said it perfectly

[@brianoconnor3407]

Desi is spot on. Thank you young lady. It helps heal the hurt from this unimaginable result and insult!

[@4UStevePerry]

You mean insult not result.

[@SubcontinentIndex]

She is 44 😂😂

[@Hathur]

"Young" heh, she's in her mid 40's I believe... but fair enough, she could easily pass for 30's (I'm 45 and feeling creaky bones already)

[@brianoconnor3407]

@@Hathur Its all relative. I am 72, so yes 'young lady' is appropriate!🥸

[@Hathur]

Fair enough. My 85 year old father still calls me: "You young people"... even though I have literal streaks of gray hairs starting to emerge.

[@Poemi10304]

Funny how The Felon can do no wrong, but the female is accused of doing everything wrong.

[@RedPillCosby-012]

It's called evidence 🧾 every prosecutor ended up bagging the new York appetite court not to inside them for court behavior

[@Wub-rv9xx]

yeahnah I’m starting to suspect America might be a little bit incredibly sexist

[@jaredgarrison333]

Yup

[@jai-kk5uu]

We too didn't like voting for Trump but you have to give us another man to vote for. We would even take a dying husk like biden.

[@swampsprite9]

We really need to start talking about sexism more. Even a lot of liberal men want to pretend it's not the problem it is.

[@gersonperez3781]

Desi was literally crying, and she didn't pretend to hide it. That was inspiring.

[@dirtydingo250]

Yummy yum yum. Liberal tears 😋

[@aliasgur3342]

For some perhaps, for others outside of this Liberal echo chamber it was cringe AF

[@NuiYabuko]

​@@aliasgur3342 Of course you'd think that. People like you don't do emotions, just sociopathy.

[@ziodyne7774]

@@NuiYabuko or they just dont like cringe

[@Splitboltxful]

⁠@@aliasgur3342 for any folks wondering how this could happen, look no further than this guy. this is america. everything this person said is exactly what at least 65% of the country thinks the country doesn’t deserve better, it wants to get worse

[@stephenlane9168]

Desi is great. Very watchable. Love the humour and mannerisms. Get her in politics. She’s a vote winner 👌☺️

[@ShadowDenizen]

Great job Desi (and company) love how you state what millions of people are thinking on a humorous but factual way. We need that now more than ever! EVERYONE needs a moment to regroup right now: it's OK to take time needed to process this.

[@jaketheauroran]

Here in Florida, we go out the morning after a hurricane, look around at all the damage, and have a feeling of loss and sadness. But after that, we get to work trying to make things better. There are 2 years and 4 years to take a long hard look at what went wrong and fix it. Hopefully they do better than superdelegates forcing Hillary, failing to get Roe codified into law, and letting the next election determine Supreme Court judges

[@reybontje2375]

​@@jaketheauroranI'm losing hope. Honestly, the issues with the DNC is a symptom of another problem: The current state of traditional media, social media, and education. I used to think that the Internet would drive forward a wave of enlightenment through easy access to information. Unfortunately, engagement algorithms and self-catered safe spaces have walled off information that doesn't suit our narratives... If anything, it has encouraged division. Before, the news media would have some bias, but they'd still air opposing views. We still lived in the same worlds, where our ideas could be refined through debate. That is gone. There is a single path to saving this country from fascism: News reform and bringing back the fairness doctrine, legislation for engagement algorithms, a massive increase in education funding on par with our military spending, and voter reform via ranked choice voting. Unfortunately, this will never happen, because both the Democratic and Republican parties would lose power. Instead, we'll continue the gradual slide towards autocracy that began in the Reagan days.

[@stillcatchingstars]

When Desi said "I don't really care why she lost, I care why he won," that was exactly what I was doing a lot yesterday, trying to figure out why he won. From Singapore, to America; stay strong.

[@ThatRedhedd]

Yesterday, Google searches surged for the words, "Did Biden drop out" - so, you apparently know more about American politics than many Americans do. I have no idea how that's even possible.

[@papabear2515]

Thank you

[@lizzyliberty]

In a oligarch-owned tech and media system that's stake against one side, when the overlords are allowed to openly buy votes, which side will win? Record turnout was projected, what happened to 20 million votes? How obvious can it be? Trend TURN OUT THE VOTES hashtag!

[@amsounds3884]

The world is full of racists. And men who would rather f*** the planet over than feel anything less than dominant.

[@dannyslag]

I don't know why this is hard to grasp. The Biden administration didn't do anything. They stood there and watched the working class get destroyed. Then they told them "shut up, you're fine, the economy is great because my stocks and real-estate investments are up massively." Trump validated their pain instead of gaslighting it. Sure, his policies won't help them, but they don't know that, all they know is Kamala and the DNC spit in their face and told them their lived experience of financial struggle aren't real. If the democrats want to win they're going to have to either get better at being conmen like Trump, or they might have to go against their corporate owners and actually help the working class.

[@MKPiatkowski]

Thanks so much for calling out this BS. I heard people complaining today that she didn't talk to rural voters when Walz was there all the time and she unveiled a whole recovery plan for rural communities. She did everything asked of her, just couldn't withstand the waves of bro-ness running through the manosphere and the MSM who refused to talk about any of her policies. F-ing 2016 all over again.

[@5353Jumper]

And did Trump talk to rual voters? Nope, nothing but rhetoric. Bigotry wins over substance. People voting against their neighbors instead of voting for anything.

[@IngloriousBastard7]

She could have been more outspoken against ethnic cleansing in Gaza

[@RobT-r9f]

@@5353Jumper Trump is too dumb to answer the tough questions, wasted time running his mouth and playing ava maria and YMCA, and giving blow jobs to microphones; what a disaster

[@BOB-wx3fq]

She didnt talk to anyone really

[@BOB-wx3fq]

​@@5353Jumperthats weird because they sure did love him and his many rallies held in the middle of nowhere Tf do you have to do to talk to them?

[@bettypark855]

I am Turkish. I feel you Desi. Same story, insane history. 😢

[@slimjim4904]

You can hold office off the president with several felony convictions but can't get a normal job with one felony conviction ,somethings terribly wrong with the fairness of punishment

[@jamesparker1071]

And you can't get out of your Moms' basement, kid. Lay off the soy.

[@livb6945]

We NEED vetting for presidential candidates

[@rdragon193]

It seems odd to me this isn't looked at as an issue of both sides. It was a criminal vs a war criminal, and we already have a war criminal in office so we're accustomed to it anyway.

[@MWorsa]

You can’t even vote with a felony 😐

[@mshabanian]

And the best part is he can pardon himself now

[@kevinbutler8728]

Thank you Desi, not only did you out a smile on my face you also nailed it - it is not about what Harris did wrong, it is how the f%#@ did Trump win. I am a New Zealander living in France and I feel this still impacts me. You and your team have raised my spirits!

[@JoybuzzerX]

Joe had like 82 million votes in 2020. Kamala came out 15 million short of that while Donals kept his same numbers from 2020.

[@chacetiger]

Thank you all. You did your best. We Americans failed each other. But Jon and the gang did not fail us. Thank you.

[@zainjal26]

Nah I won, trump won, get over it

[@ErutaniaRose]

Perfectly said.

[@ThePulaskiPumper]

Dont blame your neighbors. Blame the party. They failed usb

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

Trump won with 72.6m votes, Harris had 67.9m.. last time Trump had 74.2m and Biden had 81.2m!!!… That’s 13m voters who didn’t make that vote. Third party voters each time only made up around 3m… And I get Clinton lost even with the popular vote, but still, that’s 10-13m votes that could’ve made a difference. I’m not saying something nefarious is going on, I’m just dumbfounded as to where those voters were this time around….

[@SnakeWasRight]

You did not do your best. Instead of listening to former democrats about why the party alienated us, about why Kamala is the worst candidate you ever ran, instead of actually looking at what you did wrong, you guilted and shamed and lectures and thought that would work. And you will change nothing, and you will lose again, and you will deserve it. I refuse to be part of the problem on my own side. You have lowered your standards so low that you will accept a candidate who can't even defeat DONALD TRUMP.

[@crockett84sonny]

The tears are glorious! 🤣😂

[@jaydepiper8058]

I can’t get enough!!

[@malteschaper3782]

Watching from Germany feeling numb since the catastrophe. Thanks for lifting my spirits, it means the world.

[@maddiek1980]

Watching from New Zealand, we all knew this would be the outcome, but it’s still disappointing. Tens of millions of Americans showed their true colours, that notions of the ‘economy’ come before basic human decency. Americans vote based on soundbites and lies, not on actual knowledge. They’re a socially and politically immature society and it shows.

[@themountain59]

Well put 👍

[@timotheusvanesch3959]

As a European I had hope, but I do agree with your analysis. It is painful to watch a culture slide towards autocracy, while they were on the brink of a breakthrough. But most of them were just too blind to feel it.

[@treesandgeeking]

100%

[@magnetiktrax]

A a socially and politically immature, and very *selfish* society. "What's in it for me?" is the mantra, which is why anything that benefits the masses they demonise as "socialism".

[@dargo6998]

working class americans are tired of democrats having open borders, stealing money from us to pay the debt of students who took out loans, sending money to Ukraine, trying to force fully electric cars down our throats. You are choking the people who work their butts off for a better future. The Democrats need to fix their party for sure. Be inclusive but you are not including half of america. The working class of america.

[@paulwilliams8525]

Ms. Lydic, you are a goddess among show hosts. Your timing is impeccable, your delivery is perfect, and your speech is crystal clear. Thank you.

[@tsar1547]

@@paulwilliams8525 She’s a perfect example of why women aren’t funny.

[@edub9930]

Love Desi ❤️

[@sand0077]

Sad and depressed too. Can't fathom how this could happen in light of all that is known about him! It is a time to grieve just as if we experienced a death and allow time to heal. 😞

[@MelonieG85]

🫂💙

[@glennhecker4422]

Sadly, an apt way to put it. When Trump won in 2016, I felt like I'd been to a funeral. Same thing this time. I'm in a state of shock and grave disappointment.

[@michellewhite4034]

Best news show ever!! I so appreciate Desi and entire Daily Show News team. I have sworn off watching the news for the next 4 years, but when I saw Desi I had to watch and I’m so glad I did!! Thank you Daily Show for everything!! You all are amazing ❤

[@dolores2716]

I sort of feel the same way about not watching the news, but uninformed people s is what gave us trump.

[@MrBazBake]

​@@dolores2716 It's also exhausting when the news just lies. Black men didn't move to Trump. But every news station is PRETENDING they did when exit polls show they turned out the same support as 2020. How do they push this narrative? Ignoring the readily-available exit polling CNN puts out and keeps up every year. And it's weird that most white women STILL voted for Trump this time but no one has any smoke for them. 😂

[@BillyBob-oi9kl]

And you guys wonder why you lost 😂😂😂 Step out of your echo chamber and listen to your average American

[@charlesmatthews4143]

@@BillyBob-oi9kl Here's your cool aid.

[@doloresbeauchamp3484]

​@@BillyBob-oi9klBilly Bob could please explain who the average American is 🤔

[@aubsmart86]

Thank you so much, Desi! You said everything that I am thinking. And I’ve been angry or in tears all day. It’s interesting how many people will support him and then when you call them out on how bad he is they can’t stand to see the mirror up in front of them.

[@richardlawson6787]

Just imagine if joe refuses to leave in January and summons a mob to stop the count... suddenly they would find morals and raise caine... or imagine the outrage of hannity if joe was a convicted felon...its weird they think morals and laws are only for democrats

[@cardanogreen]

This is soooo great! I love watching you guys crying over the result! Like it even matters.

[@beaconeersofthesevenmaps3467]

"If you have selfish, ignorant people they will elect selfish, ignorant leaders". - G. Carlin

[@Saki-Hagarlaawe]

😂😂😂😂 80 million American are selfish, so? 😂

[@olgravey1364]

…I’m just glad George isn’t here to see how close to the mark he was with that.

[@mharp6166]

​@@Saki-HagarlaaweI mean... If the shoe fits

[@MarshaHunt99]

​@@Saki-Hagarlaaweonly the stupidist give a Fascist the power to destroy them. Best wishes from Germany WE know the end of bad storys like this.

[@Sweettooth25]

@@Saki-Hagarlaaweyes. Yes you are

[@70zKat]

You hit the nail on the head for me and that I can't stop crying about. WHO are we, America?? I don't know you anymore.

[@themaggattack]

This is who America has always been. It's just that we progressive people hoped we had left all the xenophobia in the past. Clearly not. Same as it ever was.

[@ikeus685]

I feel betrayed. what were you thinking America???

[@luck484]

You and I are America. The election result is not to my liking. I intend to take some action that is legal, effective and positive. I suggest you do the same when you are able.

[@adiohead]

America is full of hard workers who see through the media and CIA lies.

[@doloresbeauchamp3484]

​@@themaggattack Can I co-sign on that I ain't surprised 😯 about America at all never have been. Take care of yourself 😊

[@KimistrySet]

This was the first thing I’ve watched on ‘it’ happening since ‘it’ happened. I saw someone else say it too. I totally came here for Desi because I knew she would somehow lessen the sting. And, she did. Thank you for that. Remind everyone you know, every chance you get, that integrity and decency DO matter (whether it’s through words or actions).

[@Whereveryouare95]

same. i couldn't bear watching news.

[@sess845]

Major props to Desi for showing up.

[@peterixon8708]

Brilliant summation of how many feel, including those of us watching from overseas

[@arupguhathakurata]

But the majority of Americans are cheerful❤❤ unlike these lib crybabies

[@falsemcnuggethope]

The ending was a great reminder for us not living in the US. Maybe we should also stop watching American media for the next years to remove Trump that power over us.

[@NikiRose]

Indeed. But for us Hungarians it was familiar, as we have lived in the regime Trump is about to start for 14 years. Dark times are coming.

[@jraelien5798]

Nothing brilliant about an inability to see facts.

[@jraelien5798]

​@@NikiRoseHAHAHAHAH!!! See you in 4 years. So I can laugh in your face.

[@carolyn6288]

My son got in trouble when he was 17 years old, his crime was labeled a felony, it was not a violent act as a matter of fact he was with the guy that actually did the crime, anyway here he is 37 years old he still cannot get a job at Walmart or even many many many other places, that MFer committed violent acts and financial crimes and the list goes on and he gets to become the US President, I don’t get it, 20 years of walking the straight and narrow and my son is still considered less than but the but guy committing crime after crime after crime and he is given the throne and crown of the most powerful human on the freaking planet

[@nikkikindinger2718]

Being rich means you have no consequences. That's all it is. If your son was rich, he would be fine too.

[@booba1008]

what violent acts did he commit?

[@martavdz4972]

Ohhhh my. This must feel horrible. Greetings from a police and court translator in Czechia, Europe. From the flow of comments and posts I´ve seen everywhere, at least rest assured that a lot of people around the world feel for you.

[@Luiz-w5s]

Well, it seems this blonde presenter wouldn't give a chance to your son either.

[@benjiunofficial]

Maybe your son should have gone on Joe Rogan

[@amyambrosio2053]

“I care why HE won.” Exactly! I am sick of the deconstruction of Kamala’s campaign when we need to look at why people even voted for a “criminal before a female” for president.

[@JustAPasserby-e6z]

That's just it. The instinct is to blame HER and not ask why VOTERS chose HIM to win by DEFAULT.

[@Nymeria0]

@@amyambrosio2053 She did everything she could. It just seems like America is not ready or it.

[@mcmmcm5139]

Trump doesn’t exist if the electorate who voted for him doesn’t support his ideas.

[@Filmation77]

We SAW what America REALLY was and I'm tired of Caring

[@Jay-is2jy]

@@amyambrosio2053 simple... he rigged who counts the votes like he's said for a year or two

[@RobertKennedy239]

Yes, it is totally a nightmare as she said. America is hopeless.

[@SuperSunrise69]

Truly we live in the stupidest of times.

[@driehoogachter5729]

Absolutely. All the people who really think America is gonna turn into a dictatorship under Trump, it’s mind-boggling.

[@DonnyOsmosis]

"Upside-down world" as some have been saying.

[@mackenzieowens161]

no, we live in the saltiest of times

[@hancegodi5868]

just because your vote was wrong and immoral, keep crying that you lost this is so satisfying i cant describe it

[@AtlisDe]

​@@hancegodi5868 shhh. The adults are trying to talk.

[@wd1793]

Desi Lydic is the best. It is so comforting to have your company at this sad time. Thank you Desi!

[@demitrac.9082]

Sad, pathetic, embarrassing, shameful, disgusting , unbelievable, depressing, pitiful, disgraceful, outrageous, immoral, miserable, unforgivable results.

[@mistygaerte6784]

This feels like America is getting back with an abusive ex , or maybe getting a diagnosis of a lethal cancer.😮😢

[@christyviolet926]

Bingo! You said it. I want outta here! Back to Norway, where my ancestors came from...

[@christyviolet926]

@@mistygaerte6784The Abusive Ex analogy is fitting. The children involved who had no say are going to also suffer the consequences. There is a sickness upstairs... Possibly a diagnosis of a lethal cancer without a cure...

[@brettwalker2723]

but not surprising. Pre-emptive strike on Iraq was illegal and widely unsupported globally.

[@rhproger]

The American people voted by a landslide. Accept it.

[@WillNewcomb]

4 weeks ago I'd never heard of Desi. I'm glad that changed!

[@hkaayaakuu]

You should watch mtv series awkward

[@ananthubalu1192]

I’m from Singapore. Here, few months ago a transport minister faced jail for accepting gifts, upholding accountability even at the highest levels. Meanwhile, in the U.S., a figure with multiple legal cases can still run for president. And now he is even elected . The contrast highlights how differently each country approaches justice and leadership standards!

[@kaitsaratan]

Yes. We're learning as it happens. Our laws were never updated to imagine a felon running. Many of our felons can't vote. We got that law on the books.

[@TwilitbeingReboot]

The last decade has really highlighted how much of US government and politics is/was held together by the honor system.

[@justpassingthrough...2492]

We're still plotting legal action against the Tesla queen.

[@mzaite]

@@TwilitbeingRebootall laws are operating under the honor system. There are not enough police to enforce even 10% of the population.

[@X-VoodooKing-X]

Yes and the gift giver faced punishment too.

[@achraf771]

As an outsider looking in, America used to be a beacon for the "other" the land of "everyone", its sad to see this descent into the dark ages, there is no words of comfort that can help, just....hold on, care for eachother and hope the handmaid's tale will remains a tv show

[@adamcoe]

It will still be TV show, except the show will be on a news channel, and the characters will be actual people.

[@stuffthings1417]

you realize we already had Trump and we were living better.

[@mickieswendsen1302]

​On Obama’s shirt tails!!

[@Sophisticatedwt]

Yes, we are a Joke.

[@justpassingthrough...2492]

@@stuffthings1417 Speak for yourself.

[@helen99168]

This was the best response to the election across all the comedy, late night, and news shows. Thank you Desi and the news team.

[@lordbuddybear]

Yes, especially the commentary on the blame game, it's so exhausting

[@Janetjonesarts]

Hi my name is janet jones and i want to use this medium to announce that I am a youtube thumbnail artist 🎨 and I will really like to help you design a free thumbnail for your video😊

[@jeffedwards7936]

You said it, sister!!!

[@maggiebridgement4316]

I am just bewildered why on earth he won. Shaking my head in disbelief from Australia.

[@Jessemakesvids]

We’re not far behind.

[@meganyeager2355]

He won cuz she couldn’t get the dems out to vote cuz she’s funding a genocide. She also ran her race as a 90’s era republican. And platformed several Republicans at her rally’s. Instead of listening to the left wing party she tried to get republicans on her side. Which never would’ve happened cuz they’re all misogynistic. She had no chance of getting them on her side

[@davewilliams6172]

Same in Wales, UK

[@crazytown8936]

He won because america has become an uneducated nation.

[@LadyMaeloraBeesbury]

It's simple, Kamala stood for NOTHING, while Trump at least stood for SOMETHING

[@BATgirl57]

It’s been a dark day here until Desi popped up in my algorithm A little levity in this horrifying despair of reality is appreciated…thanks Daily Show!

[@KalinTheZola]

America was warned, both from the outside and from within. Unfortunately it seems like we're all going to learn the hard way.

[@parrotkoi4048]

No matter what happens, I don’t think we’ll learn. Reality doesn’t seem to matter anymore. The propaganda machine is well oiled and will only get more efficient and effective. We have always been at war with Eastasia.

[@sherryn.3687]

I don’t think the majority of them are going to learn because the education system is broken and the undereducated is easy to control and fool.

[@trowawayacc]

As the americans learn so painfully in earth final century......

[@stuffthings1417]

heard that in 2016. yet nothing bad happened. we were better off.

[@katiekofemug]

@@stuffthings1417 "nothing bad happened" .... over a million Americans dead, do you have Covid amnesia?

[@lorettagull6103]

I ❤ you girl! You hit the nail on the head! 😂

[@mrmacken]

I’ve never been more ashamed or depressed to be a US citizen. Thank you Daily Show for being able to keep me laughing through it all

[@Riggs-e8k]

😅 feel free to leave whenever you wish 😉

[@mrmacken]

@ you gonna pay for my ticket?

[@emmanuelvikashkujur5621]

@@mrmacken you can hitch a ride to Mexico, there's gonna be a lot of movement down there😂😂😂

[@sasha8664]

Move then Soy😂

[@mrmacken]

@ right, you still paying?

[@davidd5213]

Amazing how the comedians in this country hit the nail on the head and the pundits talk in circles.

[@haddow777]

Just look back at the Bush presedencies. That was where Jon Stewart and the Daily Show was established as the only honest news program in all of America. Poor Jon had to keep reminding everyone that he was a comedian and not a news anchor.

[@marmantole]

They always do. Comedians cut through the BS and get right to the heart of it. Pundits live in the BS, it’s their bread and butter.

[@adiohead]

Amazing how they're all brainwashed by Operation Mockingbird, unless they're part of it. Trump won 2020 too. Ask yourself where those extra 15 million votes went.

[@angelikaopland7880]

I've noticed that. It's a big improvement over Jay Leno's record of telling worn-out Clinton jokes through 8 years of Gee Dubya Shrub.

[@yiqingtan4079]

It's probably what happens when they have to be on air and fill the time all the time so they have to keep talking even if the news hasn't been fully verified or the topic fully researched. Late night however can choose what they want to talk or joke about and they are not in air all the time.

[@musicfanatic24]

Thank you so much Desi. Everyone keeps saying to keep hope, but I have been so scared and so angry. I thought I might be the only one. Thank you so, so much for making me realize I’m not alone. That none of us are alone.

[@juanitaross5492]

Your not alone . Trust

[@ruth_833]

scared of what?

[@normieaccount6593]

I wish people like you really had something to fear.

[@ridewyoming]

You're definitely not alone

[@grmpEqweer]

Being scared is ok, but we all need to make our survival plans, get a small circle of people who will help each other, get necessary documents in order, get supplies, and so forth. Think about getting a pew pew. Think of 1933 Germany, ok?

[@rickykikoak-nk5lm]

Love Ronnys inspiring message to Americans!❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bo0mpalo0mpa66]

Once again the Daily Show out here spitting straight facts. Thank you for addressing the distress and dread. Hopefully you all will be okay

[@memyselfandI-e2s]

We got a felon before we got a woman. If that doesn't tell you everything you need to know about this place.

[@papabear2515]

100000%.

[@chidumebiarukwe6436]

Enjoying the tears 😂 Blame the popular vote but yourselves

[@adrianwillis66]

Will other felons be able to vote?

[@Sparky-ik5tg]

​@@chidumebiarukwe6436No tears just disgust. Keep brown nosing Trump the orange on your cheeks highlights your eyes

[@fraac]

first woman president will be a republican, same way it works in britain. dems/labour are too scared to have a woman and a progressive/winning campaign at the same time

[@yiqingtan4079]

Never has a monologue been more real. Thank you for voicing our confused feelings, Desi. This was just perfect.

[@jenniferm5082]

Haha!!!! Cope and seethe…

[@LonelyWolf1991]

It's bad to see Desi sad and angry like this.

[@eeeeeeey9461]

No more, “have you ever been convicted of a felony?”, on job apps.

[@seanpierce7673]

We all can wish!

[@prats2mall]

More like “ Have you ever been convicted of felony ? If yes you’re hired !”

[@JohnnieWalkerDread]

There's no connection between the two.

[@amberandrews6842]

Fairly certain my line of work will still run a background check

[@princellasmith7562]

Nope

[@stevemiller7949]

Desi and the Daily Show crew are all warriors, and we love them.❤❤

"warriors" Hahaha, you don't even know the meaning of this word. "Warriors" that have basically nothing to fear from Trump, and if it actually to what they claim will *surely* happen, they'd be able to move somewhere else in no time flat.

[@shelbypalmer7936]

What a slap in the face to all our veterans who sacrificed their lives to prevent this!

[@danielleking262]

Agreed.

[@buysomesol]

His followers will never appreciate the irony.

[@michellecybyske851]

@@buysomesolthey wouldn’t be able to find the word irony in a dictionary

[@lukebable]

The people have chosen.. What's your point ?

[@JohnnieWalkerDread]

To prevent what? A free election? The dude has serious flaws, but as far as I can tell he won this election fair and square.

[@JanGreig-e1j]

The title of your clip is spot on. Every civilized person on earth is thinking or saying just that.

[@patrickkenney1080]

At some point we need to stop blaming the culprit and start looking at those who enabled him for the last four years. This is who America is now. Most Empires last 250 years-we are at year 248.

[@tuyenle8107]

Trump 4everrrr 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@drunkpolack7612]

What do you plan on doing exactly?

[@TheNickKennedy]

More than half.

[@ArcaneErudition]

This is the result of not letting Bernie fever run its course. It's really simple

[@Healthy_Toki]

okay look at them then what? The dems have shat the bed and tut tutting the electorate is not getting us anywhere.

[@hummersd]

"I don't care why she lost. I care why he won." Nail. Head.

[@Sci-lives]

Scratching and smh from Canada. Sigh.

[@jeanneganrude8549]

Exactly. It doesn’t add up. AT ALL!

[@donkeybus]

Cause she was a very bad canidate with very little to offer from a totally corrupt dnc (and i voted for her!)

[@jakeyjakey4018]

🙄🤦‍♀️🙄 she is a trash human, she hid that biden is messed up in the head, and she ran a horrible campaign. how could we have won?

[@Cschell]

Country Issues and governance. Hard working Americans working paycheck to paycheck couldn’t care less about gender and race, they just want life to be a little easier. Lower costs and lower taxes. Not this over regulated utopia where everyone drives $100k EV cars, repays irresponsible adult’s student loans, and incinerates billions of dollars supporting drug addict criminals that choose to be homeless … among many other reasons.

[@wesleycolvin7158]

The last time, he managed to have at least a few intelligent people around him. If Kennedy, Vance, and Musk are any indication, he's REALLY going to lean into the clown show this time.

[@tuyenle8107]

Trump 4everrrr 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Terminalsanity]

We had a clown show last time this we're getting a horror a show this time take care of your love ones make whatever preparations you see fit.

[@TheRealHungryHobo]

​@@Terminalsanity Yup, people are forgetting all the insane things trump tried to do but was stopped from, like: Invading Iran, Nuking Florida to stop a hurricane, Deploying the army on protesters, arresting his political opponents, his insane tariffs on everything, shutting down covid reporting because 'if you stop reporting it, it will go away', banning an entire religion "The Musim Ban" - (imagine if he chose a different non-christian abrhamic religion?)... All of these things stopped by the adults in the room that he replaced with loyalists. Things are going to get so incredibly bad, so fast...

[@yogeshkmrful]

​@@Terminalsanity true. Everyone need to clean up their safe spaces, they would be staying up there for a while.

[@gro967]

Only intelligent people voted for Harris, that says a lot about the US…

[@vangievayanos6998]

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! 😢

[@kmih6825]

This is the first (and only) thing that has been able to bring a smile to my face and a small laugh to my throat today. I agree that I just can't endure all the "stay strong and fight back" messages right now. Maybe I'll be able to look at them in a week or so. But for now, please let us all grieve and share our heartbreak and bewilderment. Thank you Daily Show team: You are the best!

[@chrisbarrett8817]

“The government you elect is the government you deserve.” ― Thomas Jefferson

[@nacarreira777]

America's racist patriarchy won the election, and the world lost.

[@nosondre]

I don’t deserve.

[@TomStarcevich-fb3qo]

@@chrisbarrett8817 Trump2024 way better than the democrats war machine

[@flamurbedrolli802]

This is false regardless of the fact that Jefferson said it . If two people want a bad government but the third not , why is that third person deserving that government ?

[@luck484]

Finding who to blame for the election results does not seem like it could be helpful. A great punchline is not on the road to understanding and solving a problem. So why am I writing a reply to a comedy show? I want to express my disappointment. I voted for the joker, not the thief.

[@angelam5782]

I'm stunned by what fueled this. And it'll take a lot for this country to really face it.

[@MarcDionne-d2x]

We don't face things in this country. We blame others.

[@davidahlstrom4711]

Im a pretty hard lefty but running a dementia patient for most of the race then switching someone out without a vote wasn't a super solid idea. Also don't ignore the poor whites.

[@tomanderson7129]

Last time didn't do it?

[@greatsdren]

The American way - blame the new guy ( immigrants).

[@analogecstasy4654]

The country is done. We’re an Authoritarian Oligarchy! Congrats, trumptards!!! You did it! You destroyed America!! Congrats!!!!

[@GK-gc5th]

Don’t fret for America; Fret for the world.

[@bookbwitched6823]

Betrayed by our own. How did that happen. Quit blaming her, fools.

[@samhugh08]

@@bookbwitched6823 Dems choosing an establishment politician who takes big donor money. That’s what happened in 2016 and that’s what happened last night. And just like 2016 instead of choosing a candidate who cares about the working class, they’ll just call the voters racist and sexist, which will push more of the electorate to the right, which will give republicans more voters. The Dems did this to themselves.

[@swankie_wheels]

Check out his last rally signs... "Trump will fix it!" They said what they did. That was the secret!

[@nastynati3501]

Agreed. America lost. And this too shall pass

[@wherearewegoing378]

America fked up

[@viperswhip]

I guess it is a betrayal to not vote in these circumstances, that's what happened, 14 million people who voted for Biden stayed home.

[@MelissaBrazier-wh4jg]

Desi, Troy, Costa, Grace, Josh, Jordan, and Ronnie you have ALL been brilliantly funny through all of this..... keep up the great work and keep on enjoying being funny together.😂❤

[@sleepnomore6065]

where's Dulce?

[@Protosoul15]

Very depressed, angry, and very hung over. Right there with you Desi.

[@AbwibrahimO]

"VERY FUNNY" from her to joke from the fact that she lost Muslims because she was active in creating Genocide!!!! Killing 16000 child! Kamala lost! this is bad! but the worst is YOU are unable to see why!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carlamannix8650]

Josh had me in tears. He was the best!