Jon Stewart Gives Sen. Robert Menendez a Corruption Lesson | The Daily Show

Jon Stewart digs into the trial of comically corrupt Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, and in a new segment called "How Dumb Is You?" asks the senator how he got caught engaging in such obvious illegal corruption, while government officials like Nancy Pelosi, Richard Burr, and Roy Blunt have been getting away with legal corruption for years. #DailyShow #JonStewart #corruption
Subscribe to The Daily Show:
/ @thedailyshow
Follow The Daily Show:
Twitter: / thedailyshow
Facebook: / thedailyshow
Instagram: / thedailyshow
Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PP...
Follow Comedy Central:
Twitter: / comedycentral
Facebook: / comedycentral
Instagram: / comedycentral
Watch full episodes of The Daily Show: www.cc.com/shows/the-daily-show
About The Daily Show:
Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment.
The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

[@JustAMinuteYT]

Lobbying = Bribing. Period. We need to stop calling it Lobbying.

[@voltaire3001]

👍🎯🏆

[@bigcity2085]

Exactly. (see K- street scandal)

[@angelestorres6334]

So you want to change the constitution

[@abbasgamer260]

Right , lobbying equals bribery , therefore AIPAC must be the first to go.

[@NUNYABIDDY1]

​@@angelestorres6334 yes.

[@anthonygracey5528]

Corruption is always fabulously non-partisan.

[@marufahmed3416]

Universal truth

[@jerryjerry7561]

@@marufahmed3416 and yet treason is supported by republicans! secret stealing notwithstanding.

[@faiyazkabir41]

very well said

[@cyrussoxlegion]

Maybe, but it seems to be more popular with right wing politicians...🤔

[@route2070]

I like to say Illinois is non partisan. We had back to back govenors go to prison, one from each party.

[@frankn254]

Cash in the congressional jacket is so very symbolic of American politicians.

[@jkperdue1109]

What's the old saying: "he was lining his pockets" Yeah literally

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

And actors who say what they're told to say. Hey Jon, how does it feel to be told what to do and say by the wealthy elite Capitalists who own us all? And I don't mean Menendez, he's just another puppet playing their game, like you are.

[@markswingle7831]

It’s so literal as to be nothing short of surreal. Unbelievable? No apparently not.

[@zackklapman3569]

This needs to be watched by every U.S. citizen over the age of 14.

[@ingridwheeler3180]

Required reading in every school, at every age.

[@botzko93]

Not gonna lie, I would make popcorn and watch him 15 years ago in high-school.

[@ericb6048]

well, if it was for All Americans sure, but he bashes Red and cuddle shames Blue.. Stewart hasn't been the same since he left the first time.

[@zackklapman3569]

@@ericb6048 Nancy Pelosi is a Dem. and he pointed out her trading. He has spoken about Democrats support of war and Israel. He criticized both Trump and Joe for their advanced age. Also, the GOP has gone a lot more off the rails since Jon left so there's a lot more material there.

[@RichDoes..]

and any other country that has political awareness.. you based your democracy on ours btw.. Brit here.

[@Saje3D]

Accepting bribes? What does he think he is, a Supreme Court justice?

[@Dan-yk6sy]

Too bad he doesn't have to worry about civil forfeiture, that's just a problem for us serfs. Oh, you don't like it? Looks like you need a welfare check from some cops who fear for their lives.

[@BobHaijerJr]

Congress accepts bribes all the time it’s called lobbying. They’re all corrupt that’s why you’ll never have any progressive policies, they’re inherently against their donors interests.

[@Viviorkogaming]

He’s white and rich.

[@derekrequiem4359]

@@Viviorkogaming > Menendez > white Huh?

[@herbtapp3031]

@@Viviorkogaming The Menendez name is of Hispanic origin.

[@JohnDoe-jh5yr]

Congress is regulated by Congress. SCOTUS is regulated by SCOTUS. Seems like we need more checks and balances.

[@robertw1962]

I agree. Citizen review boards.

[@LeChairman]

I mean... they did regulate themselves in this instant, no? Buddy's getting charged

[@Ivartshiva]

Only when the Executive is a criminal. Then there is no balance of power

[@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121]

Right now, the best option is election day

[@markdcmountp]

You speak the TRUTH.. There’s an entire litany of new checks and balances that MUST be enacted and followed through on with respect to ALL who are elected to serve the people of this nation‼️🙉🙈🙊🇺🇸⚖️🇺🇸🗽🙏🕊️

[@bobdamano9606]

It's still annoys me more how CHEAP a congressman is.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

And how cheap actors are, that they will spread "both sides" propaganda. I don't think Jon and the others at TDS even realize yet what they're doing, and for whom. But this propaganda started back in the early 70's as a result of the wealthy elite seeing people finding great strength in solidarity, so they created the _"two sides of the same coin" propaganda, and that's how we got reagan.

[@Ceares]

There's a whole Leverage episode about how easy and cheap it is to buy one and the team--professional criminals--are shocked at how little it costs.

[@Distophic]

​@@CearesOld leverage or new leverage? I never finished the first and refuse to watch the second.

[@jenniferb.9404]

DON JR IS THE *CURRENT* CRACKHEAD.

[@mehnumatabassum329]

@@Distophic Old leverage.. S5 E5 - The Gimme a K Street Job

[@kytastrophe-]

"They're all in the same club, and you're not invited!" -George Carlin

[@jwvandegronden]

That is one of his best bits! Loved George Carlin!! And it is so freaking accurate... Never said better

[@nonna_sof5889]

Menendez is over here literally lining his pockets.

[@crackills1]

Hilarious to see in real time where that phrase comes from 😂😭

[@ChrisAlbertH47]

Let's be real. So are most American politicians probably. He just happened to be caught.

[@earthknight60]

@@ChrisAlbertH47 Yes, that was the entire point of the segment. That's why John included so many examples of other politicians doing exactly the same thing.

[@Boundinplastic]

SO was Trump.

[@nonna_sof5889]

@@ChrisAlbertH47 I mean, most stick to figurative.

[@deniserichardson5965]

All Jon Stewart's shows are great, but this is Jon at his finest. Exposing the endless corruption of politicians and their family members, with no consequences usually.

[@sparkythancztwise]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@LEGACYHRO]

This isn't about Jon. It's about American taking this issue seriously rather than just entertaiment. I'm not American.

[@EvelynBaron]

@@LEGACYHRO Nor I and it makes me sad that this is not going to get fixed.

[@laurensohaney4216]

Jon's delivery is perfectly scathing and no-holds-barred; I couldn't agree with you more.

[@andrewvelonis5940]

I've been critical of him and disappointed sometimes, but this time he gets a big W from me.

[@nobodydoingunimportantthings]

Jon please never stop hosting, and I hope you live forever. Humanity needs people like you.

[@dukeallen432]

Only if he enjoys it. Why burden a human with humanities ails.

[@bradenhue6066]

I much prefer John Oliver

[@tarkov666]

And this is why we need a free press

[@TemptingFate-em5ho]

Too bad the mainstream press is completely in league with politicians and corporations.

[@Fizord89]

"the legal corruption system in the senate is so lucrative" is terrifyingly 1000% correct.

[@angelestorres6334]

Terrifying for who ?

[@InservioLetum]

Terrifying?

[@damianwozniak3798]

Ye ye "America (or how u saying it US) is most corrupted country over world. But wait didnt US was taken by jew's ??? Conclusion............😆😆😆

[@annabambus6572]

The terrifying thing about it, is that it's actually not legal.

[@drextrey]

Lobbying is legal, and by "Lobbying" Means they give you money, favors, stuff etc usually indirectly. They even often promised jobs as board members or advisory position(seremonial/fake position) to cash out huge amount of money.

[@jeremyachristensen]

I'm so glad that John calls out everyone regardless of their political party or connections. We need more like him

[@elainehewitt6813]

Yup. He’s not biased at all. Rare.

[@jeffs9300]

😵‍💫 Psh. He's got DAT SYNDROME like Robert DeNiro. 👹

[@kristylucero]

The young Turks also call out both sides you should check them out!

[@wandibanda1590]

Hasan Minhaj do so aswell

[@brandongratta9040]

@@kristylucero I feel like they call out both sides because they're heavily progressive. So they technically aren't calling out themselves. I don't hear them criticize much progessive action. I could be wrong though it's just what I took away from the bit I did see from TYT

[@doxide]

The Daily Show needs to hire John Stewart bodyguards! We need to protect this national treasure at all cost!

[@MagnificoGiganticus]

He's our most important Jew.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

He's spewing dangerous "both sides" propaganda because the wealthy elite Capitalists own TDS. I'm guessing that's why Trevor left. He refused to do that. Jon seems to have lost his insight and is now unknowingly working for the RW.

[@ericb6048]

meh, 2005 Stewart needed protection.. this 2024 Stewart needs to unWEF himself.

[@1midnightfish]

Meanwhile, Ukraine keeps having to deal with some of these people lecturing them about corruption 🤬 Thank you Jon and TDS, this was brilliant

[@jcwoodward0629]

Jon Stewart man…. How badly have we missed this guy? Firing shots at all directions. This kind of corruption is what pushed so many folks over the edge to tear it all down with a game show host… glad he’s back to call them out on a weekly basis

[@vincentjohnflorio]

For sure. People who watched the old version of his show understand that while he might have varying weights and biases personally or on an episode to episode basis, the throughline is consistently calling out *absurdity*.

[@PerikleZ87]

Are you proposing Squid Game with Congress and SCOTUS?

[@demondogmom7221]

And "the knees!"

[@therealking6202]

​@@PerikleZ87More like Quid Game, amirite?!? Quid Pro Quo Game? Get it? I'll see myself out.

[@hamsaabdi8403]

​@@therealking6202😂😂😂

[@weezadam]

Jon is my hero. Thank you for calling out Pelosi for her refusal to bring up the insider trading bill in Congress when she had the Speakership and power to do so. Both parties are complicit in their crookedness.

[@mattmanley7118]

Agreed this is Jon at his best

[@Kim-dm4yb]

I agree, I'm a Democrat/liberal and Nancy Pelosi disgusts me. There was so much that progressives wanted to bring to a vote and Nancy blacked it all. All reform that would affect her and keep her from her legal corruption...making money on the backs of taxpayers.

[@Spiritof_76]

Individuals, not parties. The progressive dems want to end the practice that Pelosi is fond of. That doesn't apply to anyone in the GOP that I've heard of.

[@coragoodwin344]

Yeah husband almost lost his life by intruder??? Reaping for what you sowed Nancy??? Payday comes for all regardless of party affiliation. Peace out ✌️.

[@nichodemus10]

​@Spiritof_76 the parties are made up of Indviduals, and if the members of the party are putting individuals who are corrupt in positions of power in the party it is the whole party that is corrupt. Until Democrats put out corrupt Democrats and Republicans put out corrupt Republicans whom they know are present it is the parties that are corrupt.

[@seanwebb605]

It's great that they aren't pulling punches. If it is a Democrat/Liberal behaving badly then be consistent and call them out. Stay true to your values. This is part of the answer to reducing polarization in public debate of social and political issues. It's doesn't become okay when your team does it. Bravo. It only makes the reasonable criticism of MAGA more credible.

[@SeanPorterPDX]

Yeah, but the MAGA heads refuse to acknowledge that even when it does happen because it doesn’t fit their narrative

[@SD-th9sp]

9000% correct. I remember when President Trump was saying as to Jeffrey Epstein, but but but Bill Clinton did bad stuff too. Ok . . . then arrest them BOTH. I’m certainly not defending that.

[@qtuck6181]

Mr Stewart, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for what you have done for us veterans 🙏

[@SurferMan127]

This is what actual journalism looks like.

[@randyjax09]

Ain’t it sad??

[@eyeseer1]

Journalism wishes it was this honest and silly.

[@schattentaenzerin]

You might wanna look up Last Week Tonight's episode on Journalism. Because this is not it. The papers, reporters and news segments that Jon inserted and quoted here are the journalism. And by that I don't mean to diminish him, the TDS or other such shows. Making such news easy to understand and entertaining is a very important aspect of letting the population know these things. It's simply even more important to understand where the information comes from and not to forget about these hard working people, who find out the truth for all of us.

[@redrick8900]

You don't know what journalism is. This is a comedy show.

[@d3nza482]

@@schattentaenzerin Bingo! Seriously people, do you not get that Stewart is only COMMENTING on known stories and issues and he is doing that by QUOTING OTHER JOURNALISTS who've already done the hard work? Are Americans that dense?

[@mkohanek]

This is why the true American Dream is "f*** you, I got mine"

[@alwillk]

Ronald Reagan.

[@robertnapier624]

You have to be asleep to believe it.

[@ryanshannon6963]

"M.O.B."/"C.R.E.A.M."

[@garycarder4363]

This country is based on finding a bag holder, from salaries to landlords.

[@tommyt1971]

“f*** you, I got mine” is the unofficial rallying cry of T***p’s fan club.

[@jwvandegronden]

How can it be that after being away for a while, now being back, the Daily Show with Jon Stewart also has its teeth back?! the other hosts really do their best, but somehow the urgency Jon brings to the table is elevated even more by his gravitas, something the others maybe are missing? I don't know, but it is a pleasure as always to hear and see Jon back behind his desk. Please never stop!!

[@garysantos7053]

Corruption amongst American politicians is so rampant it’s been Normalized. Citing Menendez is like writing a speeding ticket at the Indianapolis 500.

[@BluTGI1]

To help all the other Senators. I googled it. A Kilo of Gold is $76,259.85

[@zufalllx]

Better not get caught with any now or you'll get treated the same way

[@joesunday199]

@@zufalllx No, they aren't a Senator. They'd get treated *worse*.

[@BParker049]

You the real MVP

[@dextersmithbsee]

😂😂😂

[@JZsBFF]

Is that the price for ordinary gold or for the emotional support gold?

[@barbaralyons3978]

I pray that Jon Stewart will live to 120. America needs him.

[@timw483]

I agree but it will only help if enough people listen to what he is saying and take action. Right now his common sense is being drowned out by static from Big Money

[@ggananth]

Maybe one day you won't?

[@coolioso808]

He is well liked and well needed for his mockery of the absurd politics of the day under capitalism. I do hope, way before Jon would ever turn 120, that people organize to build a better system. One Small Town Contributionism, for example, building in towns around the world so we help each other, not the corporations. Library Economies (like Andrewism speaks of) could pop up and the people govern themselves actually democratically, locally and efficiently. That's a future worth contributing to.

[@jeffs9300]

Jon's lame.

[@RobertSweatman]

Jon Stewart will last however long he pleases his S&P 500 Democrat Billionaire Oligarch DNC Media Boss ... it's all the Orange Guy's Fault ... so don't forget to Vote For Jon Stewart's Knuckle-Head-Smith Joe Biden Harris ... and never mind RFK Jr ... Dr. West ... Dean Phillips ... Jill Stein ... who are all the ... Orange Guy's Fault.

[@pauloplenty2562]

Jon Stewart, welcome back. You portrait yourself as a comedian, but you are (and you know it) much more than that. Thank you for all the investigative reports and your unique expressions on all these crucial matters (who's listening?) Keep up your great job... we NEED YOU.

[@kufitop]

Mr. Stewart bringing the heat! We thank your knees for their service.

[@elba_magellan]

Thank you Jon for coming back. Its public service.

[@danidaydreaming919]

yess

[@Jo11ee]

I'M SO SICK OF POLITICAL CORRUPTION. DISGUSTING!

[@kingayy9267]

It's hideous how resigned the American people are to it, because it's so pervasive (especially in a specific party: republicans) and they're essentially helpless to do anything about it.

[@markedly1013]

You must be sick all the time because it goes on all the time.

[@kylewatson5133]

Taxation is taking money by force, by threatening people with an escalation of violence. With that in mind, where is all of this corruption coming from?! I mean, with such a pure axiom of building our society, why is there a never ending flow of corruption from government? I mean, there is just no way to figure out this enigma, it's just a complete and utter mystery that no one can solve. /facepalm

[@cameronreyno7175]

@@markedly1013yes.

[@bzdtemp]

The insider trading and how they manage to get away with it really stinks, but sadly there is so much more.

[@rjones6801]

Thank you so much for exposing this, so that nothing will be done about it.

[@budgoodrich6000]

Sad but true.

[@KlutchAndJerel]

Thank you for pointing out both sides’ hands in the corruption.

[@ValenceFlux]

I'd like an emotional support gold bar.

[@Deezy07]

He had many.

[@kkimsey5866]

Amen! Me too 😂

[@flangekiwi]

Me too ✋🏾!!!

[@eddapultstab2078]

Same

[@nl5828]

replace the word “an” with “many”, and i agree!

[@coreyhagedon800]

His salary is $175k a year. Eff this guy straight to prison.

[@user-sl6ql9lk3r]

not before Trump.

[@coreyhagedon800]

@@user-sl6ql9lk3r agreed

[@Vcoja]

Do you really think 175k a year is a lot? Are you even remotely serious? A senior civil engineer is easily above 200k$

[@coreyhagedon800]

@@Vcoja cool. Still way above the median American income. Also doesn’t justify corruption.

[@nicholasweller4818]

@@Vcoja US Median income today is 37,585 USD

[@Mayelito7]

F’ng Brilliant!!! Jon Stewart is what America needs and who will keep America going through these strange times.

[@davidharley284]

Jon, bro, you gotta run for prez.. at this point in our politics, and I know, we Americans, have asked a lot from you already, but you are a voice of truth. Your ability to explain plain B.S. is what we need.. and we need your voice to smash through the hypocracy that has become our current politics.. run bro.. you'll win

[@sillyone52062]

Democrat, Republican, or whatever TFG is, nobody is above the law.

[@simulationkoyo]

except they are.

[@crazysnarfy861]

Not so, you forgot about Supreme Court Justices. Clarence Thomas has gotten away with similar things that Menendez is being tried for.

[@JPage-fj7mb]

And you don't have to be... when you write or interpret the law in your own favor. That's about how useful the law is.

[@gladlawson61]

​@@simulationkoyoyou can have that world view if it makes you comfortable.

[@brenkelly8163]

Every Single Senator is a million and since they got to senate.

[@InterestedCitizen]

Traumatic family history? "Emotional support bars" 😅😆🤣

[@BigSmiley0TV]

From what I've heard, my entire life, they really do work wonders in easing anxiety and depression. Been trying as hard as i can, to get some of those gold emotional support bars to see if the hype is real

[@jkoh93]

during wars, people's money in banks just disappeared. even cash lost its value. a lot of survivors kept gold jewellery at home, in case they ever needed to flee their homes again

[@Miafunfactory]

I'm in a hospital throwing up and I laughed out loud!!! John is Back!!!

[@user-yu8ur9yi9e]

Ya'll got any morea dem emotional support bars?

[@InterestedCitizen]

@@user-yu8ur9yi9e Nada. All I have is granola bars☹️

[@Armakk]

I've been studying, making, and writing about comedy for almost 40 years and never seen a comeback as assured and powerful as this. It's like the Daily Show went thru "the blip" in Marvel or something.

[@ZhannaDavidova]

Americans are encountering challenges with their financial situations, particularly regarding the affordability of housing and saving for retirement.

[@rodgertim2881]

Absolutely, the combination of increasing housing costs and stagnant income is making it harder for people to afford homes and save for retirement.

[@rodgertim2881]

I'm getting worried about the rising housing prices. It seems like it's becoming harder to afford a home these days.

[@sebastiaanthijn7982]

Certainly, the anxiety about retiring comfortably could lead some individuals to consider risky investments or overlook sound financial planning, potentially jeopardizing their portfolios in the future.

[@BendyChoy]

we shouldn't overlook the impact of the global economy on these circumstances. Economic uncertainty, rising prices, and unpredictable market shifts can exacerbate the situation and contribute to individuals' financial concerns.

[@BarbaraPearson55]

This aligns perfectly with my desire to organize my finances prior to retirement. Could you provide me with access to your advisor?

[@jmb3608]

What is fantastic about Stewart - and what makes him the GOAT - is that he comes after all of those who deserve it. Brilliant, as always.

[@robertsmith2956]

Maybe he feels safe mentioning democrat crimes since Trump is going to win. After all biden locks reporters under the jail.

[@peglor]

The real question is how much is he holding back because he's still working for a big corporation and won't be on air at all if he ever strikes too close to home. That's the depressing reality for anyone who makes their money on TV.

[@mizzclaireelizabeth]

​@@peglorhe called out apple even while his show was on apple TV.

[@josephh6849]

@@peglor He legit lost his show on Apple because he wanted to go after China.

[@sundayoliver3147]

@@peglor Well, you can see the glass half-full, or you can see it half-empty. How many prominent people call out the ones Jon Stewart does?

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

This dude had gold bars, This was comically bad corruption

[@jspres86]

Like something out of Dudley-Do-Right

[@ratholin]

yeah it'd be like saying "hey give me a billion dollars and I'll cut your taxes and change the laws to favor you."

[@davidbusen545]

I don't know, I would call it comedy gold!

[@justinwolf7490]

@@jspres86like snidely whiplash

[@cyrussoxlegion]

Agreed.

[@patmazzotta868]

Jon keeps calling them out, left and right.

[@terrencealford4604]

Great episode Jon. As an American, I’ve sadly long come to realize that America is in fact the most corrupt country on Earth in pervasiveness and dollar value, but because we are also the most powerful other countries dare not tell speak such truth!

[@anellawrites]

This needs to be a Primetime two hour special on a major network. Why do we continue to let these politicians get away with so much corruption??

[@simonkapadia7582]

Opacity, partisanship, there are a lot of reasons. But generally people tend to assume that A) It's mainly the other side, B) The other side are so bad you're better off voting for someone corrupt on your side than someone on the other side, C) The people they are voting for probably would do something about it, but are being prevented.

[@thelordvega]

They get more ratings out of Law episodes

[@mountainfolk7942]

HEAR !! HEAR !!!

[@awizzle727]

Because "We The People" are cowards and allow it....

[@jeffmaguire8305]

​@@simonkapadia7582l90ll0lllll0llll0ll

[@scottgriz]

I thought cash in the lining of a congressional jacket was how all of the representatives stayed warm.

[@ryanshannon6963]

Menendez: "You've *unhemmed* the loose fill of my jacket, sir!"

[@mazdakmina9493]

😂😂😂

[@theutopitarian]

How did we do without this man for so long?

[@ericperez7115]

Like Jon never left. Long may he reign

[@Missunderstood103]

B.Menedez:'Google,How much is one metric kilo of gold worth?' Google: '7-15yrs in Fed Pen.'

[@ryanshannon6963]

Just think of what would happen if all these boomers in government were smart enough to use a VPN, Firefox in Private Browsing mode and DuckDuckGo!

[@yiqiaowang336]

He won’t serve a single day in prison.

[@dino59mob]

Ever since Jon came back the show has been nothing but electric!

[@js1741]

It's because he moved further left.

[@lordfrz9339]

@@js1741 yes, thats why he did a whole episode on a democrat being a pos, typical left wing propaganda.

[@luciatheron1621]

...rather he is the best. Level headed, kind, intelligent and seriously funny, ❤

[@AnimefortheLazyman]

I love Trevor But Trevor was always handcuffed by the fact that he was young and foreign. Compared to John, he had to walk on eggshells when pointing the idiocy of America. Because John is American and the godfather of late night news comedy, he can be vicious. And that’s what we need right now.

[@ConroyMatheson]

​​@@js1741 yeah that's why there were no leftists in his monologue...oh wait...what an ignorant tool.

[@SG-jt4eh]

You forgot one great example of corruption in plain sight. Just open a hotel in Washington DC, then those who want to bride you can book lots of rooms and suites.

[@offmeds2nite]

So glad that Jon is back

[@Unchainedsoul3]

As a guy from NJ we need him to just go away and resign he is a stain on the party and our state. And yes even though I am heavily Democrat and liberal I still think he should get repercussions for his corruption. I'll never understand how MAGA people just put up with Trump's obvious corruption and crimes, nobody is above the law.

[@JJNow-gg9so]

Some people simply don't care. 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@jerryjerry7561]

@@JJNow-gg9so lots are ignorant

[@kimberlycannon6050]

😅 you're a "heavily democrat and liberal" asking your own to go away?? And then mention Maga people 😅😅 isn't that funny

[@NealR2000]

How about Joe Biden and his long history of corruption?

[@adamcoe]

Except when they are. Trump isn't in jail. He is, by definition above the law.

[@brandonminkos6518]

They slam a gold elevator door in all our faces collectively 😡

[@avedic]

I truly love just how *_UNHINGED_* Jon has been ever since coming back to The Daily Show. There's something cathartic about it. I've definitely noticed an increase in the overall manic energy he's putting out during these segments. And I'm SO here for it, as the kids say. It matches the overall vibe and tenor of human life circa 2024.

[@AJYahye]

Thank you, Steward, funny and truthful man of America

[@kiragi17]

I felt raw visceral hatred and rage during the corruption segment.

[@anthonyjs8048]

You absolutely should feel that way. We all should.

[@sparkythancztwise]

@@anthonyjs8048 agreed with both above

[@ekrenz5268]

Just remember the Senator said his corruption is fine because it is a part of his culture.

[@angelestorres6334]

That's not what he said. Besides, he loves to ski.

[@jogreeen]

jesus, imagine what trump was doing if this guy is making money on meat imports

[@jacoblentz2092]

​@@angelestorres6334 I think he's talking about Bob Menendez

[@Jeremyzor]

@@jogreeen Trump had to sign off on running his businesses and the compensation that would come from that. Then you factor in Antifa members going around burning down businesses, courts constantly harassing him for his taxes so they could know who & what to target, and endless investigations to delay his business operations.

[@Irosicndosjnf]

It’s mad how many comments still bring up trump, as if we don’t already know. It’s okay to call out a dem and still know trump is more corrupt. Chill

[@Ahtaht227]

I’m sick of all these people!

[@thatgirlkells5505]

FACTS!!!!!

[@John-op1ht]

Jon saying "but my kneeeeees hurt" is funnier than it should be.

[@Walgriff]

One of John Stewart’s best segments ☝️🫡

[@willrothfuss8470]

One of Jon’s best. The segue from Menendez to the rest of Congress was brilliant. He really set that up and then lowered the hammer.

[@KrimsonKracker]

"Emotional support gold bars"... 🤣

[@someguycalledCh0wdah]

I'm from Mississippi and I can confirm that literally everyone has a pretty solid opinion of people from New Jersey

[@DrDrJoshua]

Coverage and commentary like this makes me so glad Jon Stewart came back to The Daily Show.

[@ashleymarie7452]

Jon, America needs you more than ever! Please keep up your great words!

[@sparkythancztwise]

I'll second that. With 33 thousand or so others.

[@markwybierala4936]

Nobody does this better than Jon Stewart.

[@lcole8849]

I love Jon Stewart. He is the most observant, aware man on television!!! ♥♥♥

[@fredoswego]

This should be required watching in every social studies class

[@AngelRicalde17]

Another masterclass from Jon....perfect delivery to laugh about something that in fact should enrage US citizens. The best late night talk show host BY FAR.

[@bekabarry3159]

We are aware there is corruption thanks to

[@driesschreurs6828]

True. But he read "kilos" from the teleprompter as "kids" so I wouldn't call it a perfect delivery 😂

[@garylarson5087]

BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@valerietorreggiani9973]

Newly come to Jon Stewart, what a hilarious, and perspicacious, man. Thanks Jon

[@calexprenas]

Best of the new Jon Stewart episodes so far

[@troelskristensen2000]

I don't even understand how is it possible to get a mouthful of fresh air through these segments, when society is an open sewer, a cesspool of corruption. It is an enormous privilege to see Jon Stewart return to the Daily Show‼📈

[@user-wl4yz2zn5q]

Because JON is CORRUPTION! STILL NO CHARGES FOR JON THE CON! "Jon Stewart Responds to Claims He Overvalued Apartment. Jon sold his market est value $847,174 apt for $17.5 million. - NEWSWEEK - Mar 28, 2024"

[@davidflinn7516]

Corruption should be the number one issue, and it's not even polled as a choice in polls. Because neither party is against it.

[@MaineMan2023]

Wrong. Democrats are all for prosecuting Democrats and Republicans who engage in corruption. Republicans try to hide their corruption.

[@Krackonis]

It is in real countries.

[@thebritons]

wow I feel like I keep up with news but I needed to read that comment. the DNC is a joke but "Corruption" "it's not even polled as a choice in polls. Because neither party is against it." hits hard.

[@Tom-it6gi]

Billionaire-owned media isn't against it, either.

[@hiking1388]

Exactly, I can't think of any issue more important. "Follow the money" as they say. As a society, I wish we would start discussing this heavily, starting in school, looking at cases in both local and national politics and debating what exactly corruption is. The better we can define it and identify it, the better we can hold politicians accountable. And, to raise self-awareness too, to make just a bit louder in peoples' heads the voice telling them they should be uneasy on that luxury skiing trip. People will still try to be corrupt of course, a la Sen Menendez, but we need to stop what we can and when we can. It's just amazing that most people are tolerant of corruption. There's no will to do anything about it, though it would help fix so many problems that people do care about.

[@arianebuckeridge7085]

This is one of Jon’s finest. He and his writers are simply brilliant!

[@amytravis3826]

Thank you for bringing these issues to light

[@sharonwashington9315]

Senator Menendez needs to be held accountable for his corruption and his wife for the alleged hit-and-run

[@philipott4970]

I had once hoped that corruption would have been the hot-button political issue of my time, but instead it's "Do elections even matter?"

[@anthonyjs8048]

Well I mean, it's not like those two issues are unrelated. The corruption has created a system where only the wealthy get nominated, so our votes never actually can address the problem.

[@lindabalent2755]

They sure do! More than ever!

[@elainehewitt6813]

And the answer is no.

[@gazetronix]

Jon is a national treasure. You're lucky to have him!

[@claramcclung8863]

Thank you so much for this. Well done.

[@freethinker4991]

Corruption in the US Government has become the norm. There is a need to investigate all the politicians

[@Blackstaralpha]

Know how they get out of that? They will call it political motivated/partisan/smear/witch hunt. So is the two party system.

[@simmerdowncookie]

It's so common, it's been a joke for quite some time now!

[@markdouglas8073]

The biggest corruption was when the Senate failed to convict the twice impeached demon-possessed President.

[@piccalillipit9211]

*AS A EUROPEAN* I cant even begin to comprehend how corrupt your system is. We had RIOTS cos a member of parliament granted their own planning application for a beach house

[@theonlyron]

Do you guys have hot dogs though? Didn't think so.

[@piccalillipit9211]

@@theonlyron Most Am3ric4n food is literally illegal here. We have "hot dogs" but you could not sell a hot dog made in Am3ric4 here - it does not even come close to meeting our food standards. Its fed on GMO corn - not allowed. its injected with growth hormone - not allowed. Injected with antibiotics - not allowed. The preservatives and colourants you use are not allowed here. The added sugar they contain, not allowed here. so its very weird why your food is now way more expensive than ours, yet ours has way stricter standards - me thinks you are getting ripped off...!!!

[@Quittin]

​@@piccalillipit9211As another European I can tell you it is from massive tax subsidiaries to farming, a lot of which is pocketed in the way. Don't think it is less corruption just because people are better at it.

[@piccalillipit9211]

@@Quittin OK you kinda hit my specialist subject here - my sister was an agricultural advisor to the EU, she wrote the pig and poultry legislation. The agriculture is NOT subsidised in the EU - YOUR WAGES are subsidised...!!! The cheapest way to pay you less is to subsidise the farmer. €1 to the farmer saves you €8 in the shop which means your employer can pay you €8 less. This worked for decades until the international commodification of foods, where the farmer sells to a merchant who trades the food on the international market. So now we have a system where the farmers bearly make a living even with subsidies, the price of food is high and hedge funds are making all the profit trading commodity futures on the open market. Am3ric4 has the same issue - its another of the horrific unintended consequences of neoliberalism. And you think THAT is bad - the US allows the trading of WATER futures, can you imagine how horrific that is going to get in the future...!??!?!?

[@theonlyron]

@@piccalillipit9211 How can you possibly have #freedom if you don't have the freedom to eat a hot dog? That's a hyperbole

[@KilgoreTrout122]

Stewart is fantastic. So glad he’s returned.

[@anne-mariemickelsen6538]

One of the best shows he’s done. Everyone needs to watch this

[@ouisel-df2nx]

Like picking up a rock and seeing all these elected officials scurrying to get away from the light. Thanks Jon.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Literally CANNOT wait til I never have to hear about Donnie Drumpf ever again.

[@zufalllx]

I literally can't wait for people to stop using literally where it's not necessary.

[@TheMarapasa]

IF THE WORLD STOPPED TALKING ABOUT HIM FOR 48 HOURS HE WOULD IMPLODE

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

I literally agree.

[@Viviorkogaming]

Naive you think it’s just him.

[@TheMarapasa]

@@Viviorkogaming we know it’s not just TR45H… but she needs the attention

[@xpti24]

Oh, man... this is prime time Jon Stewart. We neeeed people like you! And I am commenting from old Portugal... we need "how dumb is you?" very fast. Cheers, Jon, and thanks a lot.

[@Hakulanni]

This is why I despise, almost equally, both Parties. They are disgusting and oh so dishonest...There are a precious few exceptions. It's sickening..., but it's not the minority, it's most of them.

[@hermionegranger1096]

And here I am drowning in my medical school loans while senators pack their boots, coats and jackets with money and gold bars 😒

[@alwillk]

You forget that they also bail out each other. Wall Street and the auto makers. Rich people do look after themselves. Poor people fight with each other.

[@Kim-dm4yb]

​@@alwillkyup!!! They bail each other out, get PPP loans they don't have to pay back (one of Trump's buddies who owns a private jet company got 66 million). It's so disgusting! Yet it's a fight to ever actually help the average American, the very ones paying higher taxes percentage wise than any of these wealthy people.

[@h1ko393]

Welcome to America now shut up and pay your loans with interest!

[@gretamurphy3704]

Meanwhile, they fight tooth and claw to against assisting students with exploitative student loan dept.

[@elainehewitt6813]

Yup. I’d like to say that they don’t sleep at night but I’m sure they do.

[@cabney7726]

Thanks for calling the corruption on both sides

[@benwu7980]

Yes, it's getting all too rare to see a show calling out both.

[@jamezmellion7199]

I'm glad to see Jon is back in full force! 🎉

[@jong2368]

We definitely live in an Oligarchy.

[@AustinAto]

Jon is actually getting even better at this. The last few weeks have been incredible.

[@ericb6048]

Your bias is showing.

[@AustinAto]

@@ericb6048 Eric, I preferred it when you were with Rakim.

[@alsantour8835]

John Stewart coming back to the daily show is like the best thing that happened in the past 8 years!! ~ Highlight of the 2020s !

[@ekdaufin1485]

Trevor was brilliant too!

[@Quittin]

The bar since 2019 has been set as high as for corruption though...

[@markswingle7831]

This was really my welcome back Jon moment. He nailed this so heavy and so funny.

[@kdg5206]

Amazing. Thank you!

[@troyhanson8639]

Sadly, my own traumatic experiences have left me no gold bars. I must be living in the wrong state...

[@aliasalias8681]

This should be every show on every “news” network.

[@7100pop]

Yes!!!!!

[@KatherineAcosta20]

He did show clips from ABC, CNN, Fox News, and news articles from Forbes and other sources, the problem here is that people don’t consume content critically…

[@chriscorman734]

​@@KatherineAcosta20spot on

[@aliasalias8681]

@@KatherineAcosta20 or no one watches/cares what corporate media covers after they spent decades setting fire to their credibility.

[@davidalanmedia]

Taking after “justice” Thomas. America deserves better than this with full transparency.

[@jayrutter6111]

Always the best monologue of the week!