Ken Buck - Trump’s Criminal Trial & MAGA's Hold On The GOP | The Daily Show

[@BlaQBetty2018]

Ken buck was my "representative" when he held a veterans issues town hall with less than 2 days of notice. I was working out of state at the time, took unscheduled pto and booked a last minute flight to attend. After showing up 15 minutes late to a 1 hour meeting, spending 20 minutes congratulating himself on the trump tax cuts, and complaining about not having enough money to properly fund veterans programs, the obvious question of how tax cuts would increase funding for the VA was asked. After he and Phil Roe outright lied to a room full of veterans, I called out his obvious lie and he threatened to have the armed police officer in the room arrest me. I am a 100% disabled veteran. Ken buck and all the rest of the gop can pound sand as far as I'm concerned.

[@theripper1705]

Thank you for your service.

[@willardSpirit]

For the GOP "support the troops" is just lip service

[@Hillary4SupremeRuler]

Yet sooo many vet Bros and even active duty service men will fall over themselves to vote for Trump 🙄

[@be.random]

🫡🙏

[@croaker4747]

Not as many as you might think.

[@RobertBull-c6z]

How is Jon Stewart, a comedian, the most competent journalist in the United States? This is how journalism is supposed to be done. Respectfully holding the subject's feet to the fire. Bravo sir. Bravo.

[@xephyr417]

He's the one of the only few trying to do this.

[@plastikk12]

He's not trying to cozy up to a political establishment, he's trying to report TRUTH.

[@PeterP-dj2qi]

Comedians have to be spot on to be successful. Jon Stewart is the most successful. So by necessity he has to be among the best truthtellers, like an old-school investigative journalist.

[@TommyJonesProductions]

His salary doesn't depend on making the election close.

[@spartacus36526]

Because Jon Stewart = GOAT

[@robertmarino5523]

Wow. No one else could have a conversation like that on late night TV - and at such depth and length. This is why Jon Stewart is still necessary.

[@ktvindicare]

It's what truly separates Stewart as the Daily Show host than any of the others. Any funny person can sit at that desk and make quips about what's in the media this week. Very few people have the debate skills, political experience and pure charisma of Jon Stewart to "politely" eviscerate a person live on air, much less a professional politician. The Daily Show people that have those skills have gone on to have their own successful shows.

[@bryanmachin2152]

Absolutely right. Very well done. Jon Stewart might be the smartest person on TV!

[@jarcata1]

Wish Jon would run for POTUS!

[@rikkiechambers4959]

Exactly !!

[@JKFlaker]

It’s better than prime time news

[@jergro06]

As an Australian watching from abroad, I feel like Jon Stewart is one of the last Bastions of hope for the U.S. His ability to hold his guests accountable and try to educate them is superb.

[@Cognitively_m_paired_4_Kamala]

However, I found that through the lens of time people's own ideals can leave them open to exploitation by others by way of biases and prejudices they weren't even aware of and how they were being manipulated and by whom

[@FelipeElLocito]

He may well be. Humor is an effective way to bypass prejudices and irrational fears and reach people's basic values.

[@Cynthia-c8s]

& so darned funny

[@sdean1978]

As an American, I agree

[@FelipeElLocito]

Interesting .... Sounds like this may be one of those relatively rare occasions when U.S. humor and humor in the Commonwealth overlap (-:

[@jennifersjolander7964]

One of the things I love most about Jon Stewart is his ability to respectfully discuss issues with people whom he fundamentally disagrees with. He doesn’t demonize or dehumanize, he doesn’t yell or insult them. We need more of that in this country right now.

[@dandyjesus]

He upholds values that he grants to the other side as well. It was once called common sense. We need more people to revitalize it.

[@Tenchigumi]

He does tease them a bit, but in that charming way where the other side laughs along and is like 'yeah, you got me."

[@martmet8688]

YEa but you can't do that with someone without principles. It works with mr Buck here, because and I disagree with him on most if not everything, but he has principles. This would not work with one of the Trump stooges or any MAGA cultist.

[@searchingfororion]

The civility of this discourse *is* refreshing. It also highlights why he's been able to have guests agree (or even ask) to come on across the board. You have a session that - although light-hearted - starts with the person saying (sincerely) they and the host will not agree; yet there is a *discussion* and room is made for the answers to questions being asked. Unlike - and all the U.S news networks are guilty of this though one "entertainment" co. is the most blatantly so - bringing in a "opposing voice" to simply talk over, humiliate, and ridicule for as long as they can wring the snip dry. 24 years it's escalated to rhetoric in News Media to the point of division being the sole purpose. After a quarter century of it - yes, it's refreshing to see someone finish their sentence before (in many cases, quite literally) being shouted over/at halfway through because the host simply wants a visual to stawman. Jon listens. He may have counterpoints, but they're based off of what is *actually* said - not a preconstructed narrative then forced on the person if they deviate from preconceptions. The fact we're getting this from a self-described "professional clown" is simultaneously refreshing (simply because it simply exists and shows it can be done) and *immensely depressing* because *no one else is.*

[@jennifersjolander7964]

@@martmet8688 That's a fair point. Can't imagine Rudy or MTG or Don Jr having a polite conversation with Jon (or anyone that doesn't agree with them).🙄

[@therealmoiseshenriques4125]

To me the dangerous precedent is not holding someone like Trump accountable. Being a president shouldn’t mean you are immune for anything you’ve done.

[@janicearroyo-wright8529]

I'm no Republican, but Bill Clinton got off pretty easy for his scandals including playoffs.

[@mattharvey7799]

@@janicearroyo-wright8529 That is the freaking point they are making.... Hold people accountable even at the highest office. Regardless of political side.

[@gracelloyd3758]

Amen!

[@2nostromo]

The other important point made by Buck... Trump is a symptom. please think about that dear friends. Isn't that the bigger issue? Think about the rise of fascism circa 1930's for example.

[@timloo6191]

In the first place, a person who holds high office such as president should be held to higher standards. This is not what happening in usa.

[@Ore0219]

I appreciate the eloquent way that Jon Stewart pressed back on every talking point instead of being silent and allowing them to go unchallenged

[@SimonePhoenix]

Really appreciate him for how he "nicely" kept Buck pinned down. That dude was trying SO hard not to get the point that Jon was making. These GQPs are TRULY insufferable wretches!

[@mattgreven7615]

I do appreciate how Jon kept after him, yet they were able to have a civil conversation. That doesn’t happen much lately.

[@JamesCard-u1s]

It’s people like this guy who have kept Trump out of prison the past 50 years.

[@elizabethalexander6528]

He wants to please everyone and that never works.

[@xpsxps1339]

Exactly, thank you!

[@prdpet3806]

Totally agreed this is the reason why trump get away with what he does.

[@sharonharris9782]

Yup!!!

[@publicuser2534]

@@prdpet3806Nobody ever said no to him either.

[@DKonigsbach]

Jon Stewart might well be the most informed, insightful and effective interviewer of our generation.

[@fayeb.5855]

Jon is, without a doubt.

[@marycunningham8466]

Right

[@MichaelCRush]

"Might be"?

[@jex_one]

This is a million times more informative and productive than any “hearing” or debate in congress.

[@sharonhodges8589]

Agreed!!

[@michaelcochran9685]

Absolutely!

[@fluxrider7027]

Well to be fair, the current session of Congress is not particularly interested in being informative or productive.

[@theMysticBeard]

This is the kind of conversation we need to be capable of having. This is the daily show I miss.

[@klondike69none85]

conversation? he spouted lies one after the other and Jon called him out

[@SJ_JC]

Jon Stewart is masterful at interviewing, giving us knowledge with wisdom. In his comedic way, he holds our attention. Brilliant!!!

[@Kamehaiku]

He has his moments.

[@reno8122]

He is an absolute fantastic interviewer. He is respectful enough to give the other person enough time to articulate their thoughts, before he comes back and makes them look totally foolish. lol

[@RichardHagedorn-c3h]

Jon Stewart is this generation's George Carlin.

[@kevinbennett8240]

Doesn't give a lot of time for uninterrupted responses though.

[@kayaphus4303]

What is the possible final solution to the Trump question? Are their no true heroes in America or is it a nation of cowards and fools? The world often says Americans are the failures of other nations. Maybe the world is right.

[@dinocub1]

Got to admire Jon for holding Buck's feet to the fire...in a totally respectful and articulate way. Not by attacking, but using facts, logic and sound arguments. America could be healed by this method if only the right weren't totally void in those three things.

[@manorexia666]

Jon Stewart should be president because he DOESN'T want to be president.

[@glennclarke9442]

Agreed!

[@nathantripathy]

He's using the incredible skill of being friendly and having a conversation. I know I sound snarky, but those two things are so absurd to people today that mentioning them sounds snarky.

[@FilmArtPhoto]

It DOESN'T MATTER that he's a "Former President"! A Criminal is a Criminal. We are supposed to be a Nation of LAWS, Not Men, NOT KINGS.

[@SurprisedBuffalo-ug3rf]

Exacy!!!! 😮😮😮

[@punjgurl]

100%. he's citizen trump, who cares if he's a former president? no man is above the law.

[@mattlepird8241]

I agree! However, that Judge is in a very bad spot. The JURY found Trump guilty. If the judge sentences Trump to jail, his life will be in danger for years to come, people will become violent, possibly even start riots. If he does not sentence him to jail he's failing his oath, will be lose credibility...I do not envy him! He will lose no matter what he does right now.

[@gianthills]

the expert just told you there was no crime and the cult targeted Trump for political reasons. statute of limitations had run out. you should listen better.

[@HairySourpuss]

What was the crime?

[@aricjohnson7167]

The thing I take away from this interview is that Jon is brilliant beyond anything imaginable. So brilliant that Ken can't wrap his mind around it in realtime.

[@PatriciaWehrle-pn8tc]

He did appear lost at times.

[@marycunningham8466]

@@PatriciaWehrle-pn8tc all the time

[@Sunfl75]

Jon came prepared.

[@jeffreyenglish1815]

Al Capone was targeted. Charlie Manson was targeted. I think that’s the premise of the law. It targets criminals. I can’t believe I have to explain this to a person that actually writes laws, but that’s how the law works. You commit a crime and get targeted. I know first graders who understand that. Why can’t you?

[@jenniferhanses]

I think his point was he didn't like them using a specific name, even if that is absolutely who you intend to go after. It's kind of prejudging that you have a case when you've investigated nothing. And I can respect that position.

[@rjb9715]

Exactly - Al Capone came to my mind as well!

[@theveryhighminister867]

@@jenniferhanses That and I think the concern is the precedent. After Nixon the Republicans became more radicalized which manifested under Clinton and his impeachment, this is going to only make them more insane

[@teve90]

@jeffrey... So was the scotsboro boys, super heavyweight champion jack johnson and MLK jr as criminals even tho they were all actually innocent. But by your hypocrisy these individuals deserve punishment

[@HenryHaven-c3q]

I'm an independent who voted for Buck because I thought him to have honor and integrity he did not disappoint ! 👏

[@konnihoferichter]

John Stewart is a masterful debater. He gets his points across in a rational way that's difficult to argue with.

[@Xeonerable]

How can he say stuff like "a black guy robbing a bank for 20k gets more time than a white guy that steals millions and its not right" then do all these mental gymnastics saying politician's can't be held to standards because they are known liars. Trump fluffing the books is just a "legal expense" but ignore the entire motive behind it and the laundering of campaign funds to pay for that? He claims to not be a Trumper but a conservative, but then bends over backwards to defend Trump? These people really are the "rules for thee but not for me" party. As their billionaire donors puppet them to be.

[@lyfsabych]

It's a cult.

[@clacicle]

It’s called “flip-flopping.”

[@phillipjohnson5014]

This is why America needs Jon Stewart

[@BatmanHQYT]

"He doesn't want to drain the swamp, he just wants the deed to the swamp turned over to him." So cleverly put!

[@victorpradha9946]

So that the U.S. government can become another subsidiary of the Trump organization!

[@normanmarcia7957]

and say its worth a gagillion dollars to get a loan on it but later claim its worth less when its time to pay taxes

[@ttacking_you]

The "swamp" as he puts it, isn't just any small superfluous bureau IT'S THE OTHER TWO G.D. BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

[@ttacking_you]

The flabrador deciever actually thinks the executive should be the sole dictator of the proletariat

[@markusw7833]

@@normanmarcia7957 He's a proper pos, who somehow gets away with it in the swamp.

[@margesimpson100]

The way Jon halted the boos of his audience to continue civil discourse is a masterclass in respectful debate and open dialogue while staying engaging and entertaining

[@MF-qf7bs]

It shows the audience is paying attention.The fact they did quiet down,shows they respect the 'rules'. Thank you Jon Stewart for doing such fine work in exposing just what is the real issues and problems we are having with political discourse at this current point in time. This conversation underscores the difficulties in trying to reason with unreasonable people.

[@manavgupta2312]

I wish he stopped the incessant claps every time he presented an argument.

[@quantumblurrr]

No lol it's common courtesey, not a 'masterclass'

[@tracevicente]

We love you Jon Stewart. Thank you for coming back in this crazy time. You did a fantastic job debating Buck - and exposing who he is. He was no hero in congress.

[@trebm3]

I love Stewart’s ability to explain things all the way down to politicians level to call out the stupidity of the argument they’ve made themselves into a pretzel making.

[@guitrr]

Buck is just as much of a bootlicker as the MAGA Congressional Republicans; listen to him defend poor Donald. Wa wa wa.

[@antimatters6283]

Stewart is a magical combo of gifted, witty, decent, insightful, respectful, and he puts people at ease. He's never been mean. He can hit hard, but I've yet to see a real cheap shot from him, never an insult. Truth is often the funniest thing, and Stewart has an earned knack to phrase and say truth in a funny way.

[@dianepfischner8806]

Well done Jon !! not surprised. Thank you for coming back at such a critical time

[@H.G.Wells-ishWells-ish]

Firstly, I appreciate Ken Buck coming on the show despite being an unfriendly venue. Jon Stewart is a master of framing a discussion in ways that disarm his guests and open up a fruitful dialogue. I'm a left-leaning independent living in Texas. I love talking to conservatives and breaking down the seemingly dichotomous relationship that we see in the mainstream media. When you are in an echo chamber, those outside of that chamber are the enemy. That's the polarized partisan environment we have today, and it needs to stop. I think Jon is demonstrating how we should manage relationships with those with whom we disagree. Not with causticity, but reason and friendliness.

[@abhishekaphale116]

Well said!

[@sheilaboston7051]

True, when they are ordinary conservatives. But how do you deal with the big truck honking, horn-wearing, flag waving, lie-ridden, blind, screaming MAGAts? Also with those in Congress with access to the megaphones they use to spout the lies and promote this rabidity? I'm trusting America comes to its senses ...

[@ninetailedfox579121]

I extremely dislike how the mainstream media tries to make people think that we can't have civil conversation with those who disagree with us. Our country was founded on discourse and compromise. We now more than ever need to get back to our roots.

[@jspres86]

I remember Jon himself said that very thing. "The toxic environment that our media has set up has led many of us to have the belief that those who disagree with us are not only wrong, but evil." He's been on top of it for a long time.

[@stefrost4029]

Conversations, sure. Relationships, not so much. Not when we're talking about bigots and fascists. Shunning worked better. Now people will call it 'just politics' and make it socially acceptable, by definition. I think that has contributed to the problem.

[@jeanneh9742]

I knew Jon Stewart was smart but he leaves Ken Buck in his dust.

[@Jen7867]

The nearly unbelievable thing is that when Jon was accepting the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, he joked that his brother was so intelligent and academically gifted that he knew he would have to go in a different direction. IQ is highly heritable (meaning genetics plays a huge role). But how far you go is also very dependent on how much you push yourself to learn and to be the best that you can be. To me, they seem like a very smart and very wise family!

[@mark-ish]

Ken has to watch out for stumbling on the truth. Jon, just lets rip!!!

[@mark-ish]

​@@Jen7867interesting, thanks.

[@erinmac4750]

I don't think Buck would've liked to face him in court. He would've lost for sure. ✊

[@dennisstashek9653]

I would like to asked John in private, how many times he want to tell Ken straight to his face that he’s full of 💩

[@mattdylla3225]

"'Found a felony', or 'there was a felony'?" That's why we need John Stewart.

[@publicuser2534]

His Freudian slip with “Drug Dealers” and “Drug Users” was perfect. Most of his gun cases could have been users, but he primarily brought charges against drug dealers. This guy is a fool.

[@Abdullah-london]

That's how he makes a court judgement sound fake, they found a felony.

[@fluxrider7027]

Yes, that line was classic Stewart.

[@edub9930]

Facts on facts on facts 👏👏👏

[@_EmptyBox_]

Love the way he forced those distinctions several times.

[@gregsandidge5649]

Great interview Mr. Stewart! I'm forwarding this to my republican friends. I'm not naïve, I know what to expect. ;)

[@wsurferdude]

This isn't about a former president, it's about a criminal. Beautiful job Jon! Thank You.

[@TheDilligan]

Exactly. And I think what a lot of people don't understand is that we aren't saying that with total ignorance to the political pressures involved in the case. There was political pressure to prosecute Trump. But none of that really matters because he's guilty. In a perfect system, it shouldn't take any political pressure to prosecute - he would just be prosecuted regardless, because he did it.

[@BennyT_3434]

The difference here is Alvin Bragg found a crime and pursued the person, what Trump and republicans do is target a person and then try to find any crime tied to that person....like what Barr did with Hunter Biden, turned over every single rock looking for ANYTHING to charge him with

[@jonvanscoy]

I mean.... I guess. Very entertaining. Mr. Stewart is a great comedian. Mr. Buck makes some salient points that aren't going to fit this format (IMHO)

[@TheRayfield77]

Did you ever consider that maybe the worse criminals are getting away with it?

[@gianthills]

Jon "Stewart" is not a lawyer.

[@aurelquintana8279]

The way Stewart tackles these very important issues with humor and seriousness together is impeccable. I applaud him and enjoy his show very much!

[@Ultimaton100]

This is quite possibly your finest interview. Thank you for calling out the double standards and false narratives put forth by this schmuck.

[@JG-vq6rd]

But he did it respectfully, and that is incredibly important and not being adequately acknowledged.

[@SamAtScareworks]

Idk, Nathan Dahm, Jim Kramer, Judith Miller, A.G. from Arkansas was brutal, he's had A LOT of great interviews. Not to discredit this one at all

[@JMHarris-re1wg]

​@JG-vq6rd who did it respectfully?

[@LehtusBphree2flyFPV]

Jon Stewart SHOULD have his own news outlet. The way he puts everything in prospective is so amazing the way he says it in the right way.

[@BreakingRoses]

This is one of the best interviews I have ever seen. Jon Stewart is a national treasure!

[@HoneyMontana406]

That was my favorite episode ever. Ken Buck is no hero, he’s a liar. Jon you’re a breath of fresh air.

[@1MarkKeller]

I'm shocked that so many people in the comments think this conversation was refreshing and that we need more conversations like this. Sheesh, they are part of the problem ... as long as the liars are gentille, they are kool with them lying. I can't imagine what horrors they would have accepted happening in this country if Trump had just been a nicer person.

[@mark-ish]

​@@1MarkKeller you make a solid discussion point, although both sides need to make concessions to meet somewhere in agreement, to avoid further polarising stalemates.

[@Cidran100]

@@1MarkKeller The yam isn´t mean he is just an lying idiot. Mentality of a five year old. The yam is just that little kid that has cake all over his hands at a birthday party saying flat out he didn´t do it.

[@srayj]

This reflects the sad state of the country at the moment. Ken Buck is an ultra conservative, similar to a Liz Cheney, that I never would’ve supported, and I still don’t, based on policy and belief systems, but because they do the bare minimum of acknowledging that Trump lost in 2020 and that January 6th was in fact an insurrection, we’re supposed to applaud them? I wish to have a higher bar for congressional representatives.

[@whiskyjames4200]

Amen!!!

[@haroldhollingsworthesq]

Wow, the way the GOP bends for Trump is truly circus level!

[@mark-ish]

donald: question everything, don't question me

[@fairfortune67]

I want some toast with butter and grape jelly right now

[@timkenyon9150]

Wow if we could have all

[@jcdc1824]

Jon Stewart, I am still so impressed by your stellar debate skills. Ken Buck was on Real Time on Fri and had the same convo w/ Bill M. His double talk went largely unchecked and it was maddening! Thanks J.S. for setting this clown straight!

[@haroldhollingsworthesq]

@@jcdc1824 100%!

[@billymorton8934]

Perfect analysis ! Thank you Jon Stewart ! 💙💙💙

[@Outsider_98]

John Stewart should come back full time. This interview was fantastic. It felt like a proper conversation and not just a political talking points shouting match.

[@bryanmachin2152]

Yes! That would be awesome!!

[@TheEvolver311]

Unfortunately we'll be stuck with Craig Kilbourne level of hosts till we luck out and get a comedian who actually cares about the underlying issues rather than its a gig

[@donclark9484]

Mr. Buck, imagine a Democrat doing half of what trump did. You would be outraged. You're a hypocrite sir.

[@cinziam457]

It would be WW3.

[@janicearroyo-wright8529]

You're a fool if you don't think all parties do the same stuff on a daily basis. I'm no Republican but as I recall Bill Clinton has his fair share of lies, affairs, and paying off people.

[@a_paradoxfunction4156]

Dems criticize other Dems, but the GOP will circle the wagons if any Republican is danger of criticism or censure (no matter what).

[@MichaelAronson]

He's not a hypocrite. He's a liar. You can't call someone a hypocrite for a hypothetical scenario that hasn't happened. You can accuse him of lying about his current position.

[@janicearroyo-wright8529]

@@a_paradoxfunction4156 Absolutely not true. The right tries to oust its own speaker every couple of months. They are a mess. Honestly so is the left with the whole Israel problem right now.

[@UngoyPrime]

No spine to the bitter end, Mr Buck. Still carrying water for a felonious traitor of a conman.

[@chrischicago4246]

They are so disgusting.

[@BNJH-mp6lk]

And for him to declare he's not voting Trump....hmmm

[@JZsBFF]

There's no termination clause in a "soul sale" contract with the devil.

[@stevevargo6554]

He expects to run again in the post Trump era

[@miodragracic6993]

He didn't defend Biden clan or Clintons...

[@Yingying-id6jx]

Thank you Jon Steward for showing that civil debate across ideological lines is possible. It is one of the few interviews that tackles different perspectives without demeaning the person.

[@edbifner6370]

Jon was absolutely on fire in this interview. A real joy to watch and hear. Stewart 2024

[@Fnanaanf]

I WISH he would run for president. I wish conservatives would LISTEN to him

[@karioke1944]

He’s almost old enough to run!

[@productdesign9626]

Jon for SCOTUS

[@openminded4751]

“Found a felony or there was a felony?” Was a great comeback

[@shanaeverowe9626]

I find felonies when looking for quarters for the gumball machine

[@JBBost]

@@shanaeverowe9626 Cause you're robbing the quarters from a charity!

[@MustangsCanTurnToo]

@@JBBost🤣🤣🤣

[@shanaeverowe9626]

@@JBBost it's not my fault those quarters were left in the water fountain ⛲

[@dapuman]

BUT WHAT ABOUT HUNTER BIDEN?!? /s

[@yahrpirates1078]

Please keep this up John. We need you now more than ever.

[@accordiongordon]

Jon*

[@markthebldr6834]

Thanks, Jon and crew, for coming back and making sense of the sensless.

[@roseromans8497]

I had some respect for Ken Buck before this interview. I lost it when he claims that Trump was only charged because he's Trump but Hunter Biden would've been charged if he were just an average Joe. The facts especially relating to the Hunter case don't support what he is saying.

[@Shinotaku14]

What's fascinating about Hunter Biden's indictment is that the VAST and I mean VAST majority of the people who lie on 4473 Forms (gun purchase paperwork) aren't prosecuted at all. The DOJ simply doesn't have time to deal with that. It would be an enormous number of people.

[@teresaamanfu7408]

He is no different from all the other MAGA people out there. The only reason why he resigned is because he knew he couldn’t win. Zero respect for him.

[@bryanmachin2152]

Yes, I agree, that was specious!

[@greensleeves32]

Wait, you had respect for Ken buck prior to just now? You must not be familiar with his work…

[@TheJhndarwin]

Yes you most definitely aren’t familiar with his wrk

[@Deladus]

Jon did a great job here. I wish more interviewers would do half this well in holding people accountable.

[@MrPlatonicpanda]

Still throwing mud for trump even though he resigned. Find a gd spine

[@soliniv1411]

Impossible

[@paulnolan4971]

"You all get a bonus for that" he says cos the audience applauds reason and the rule of law. pos

[@yzer]

How else is he going to now earn tons in speaking fees or lobbying efforts?

[@pyrovania]

"It's different if a Republican does it"

[@lisalasers]

he resigned because he doesn’t have the spine to stand up to his party.

[@eckpolmick5080]

"What is the mental process of that" - exactly the right question.👍

[@stephenschaffenberger6765]

This is one of Stewart's BEST interviews. He's so sharp here.

[@Africa-ky1bg]

YES !!! One of the sharpest minds around.

[@OldRaver]

@@Africa-ky1bg😮😮😅😊

[@gusgarcia4461]

I send many of his shows and interviews to my son.

[@carmeira]

I agree. So smart and clever but still hilarious.

[@davidhogg1216]

The best. Brilliant

[@AndreRyan00]

This is what I’ve wanted all reporters to do to Republicans who call the justice system rigged. John just made it look easy.

[@the0ne809]

remember folks, this is the party of law and order but only applies to people they don't like

[@QueenFiria]

This is an admirable quality about Jon. He can have an enjoyable conversation with someone that he doesn't agree with, and won't put up with the nonsense that career politicians put out- and it's STILL civil and enjoyable!

[@scarlettuwu9582]

Jon making great points, especially on the “white collar crime”

[@TheReykjavik]

Ken Buck is lying, Trump hasn't been unfairly targeted, he's been unfairly protected. If someone without power had done half the crimes Trump has, they'd already be in prison.

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

He is being protected by powerful people, Alito, Thomas, Cannon, Leo,

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

Trump's crime affected the whole country. He defrauded the people before the election. And is responsible for election interference. If the truth came out he would have lost 2016 and women would have their rights .

[@bkm2797]

It's so weird how their brains work isn't it. How they manipulate the thought process into a magic act is criminal when you think about it.

[@TheReykjavik]

@@blueberry-ri7eb Not to mention a huge media apparatus and an entire political party repeating the lies.

[@gladtravis]

Your daily reminder that even when you have something in common with a Republican, they go out of their way to remind you they still hold abhorrent views. See also Liz Cheney and Mitt Romney.

[@p1sstoph3]

I know he'll never read this personally, but PLEASE John, never leave us again because no one else seems competent enough to call politicians out to their face like you do.

[@wholeshebang1]

Stephen Colbert is, and so is John Oliver. Both continue to call out politicians on their hypocrisy.

[@liamwinchesterchasten2229]

I second that

[@jackya]

I think he should run for President, as a Democrat. Joe messed up and he needs to step aside.

[@afropoppette]

THIS!!!!

[@Tawleyn]

@@wholeshebang1 I don't watch Stephen much any more, but I religiously watch Last Week Tonight. I completely agree that Oliver would be fully capable and competent enough to call them out to their face. Problem is that his show doesn't do live interviews, so it's not quite the same as what Stewart does (and did here).

[@curtchesnutt4992]

A former republican and still quite conservative, I cannot side w/former Rep Buck. Instead of excusing or diminishing accountability of those in great power for criminal and civil offenses, we should hold those to a higher standard.

[@nunyabusiness979]

Ken Buck is a hypocrite pretending to have a conscience.

[@frankrubino1883]

Jon Stewart is a very brilliant intelligent man. Makes powerful points to a Republican prosecutor who is left almost speechless. I get the feeling that Congressman Buck Has not thought of things in the way Stewart presented his case. Congressman Buck May live in a conservative silo and the visit with Jon Stewart got him seeing the validity of his argument.

[@Maimonides19]

Listen to Jon Stewart explain obvious facts to Ken Buck reminds me of the quote 'It's hard to make a man understand something when his job depends on him not understanding. '

[@meiji.meiji.]

And this is someone who is supposedly not loyal enough to stay in power.

[@peterstafford4426]

Buck is on a book tour. Everything Buck said will help him sell books to the MAGA base. Ted Cruz has a forward in Buck's book. All Jon is doing here is helping Buck make money. As as Jon helps this guy make money, he gets to build his brand (which is a load of BS) that he 'tells it like it is'. Jon is an excellent con man.

[@vasvas8914]

@@peterstafford4426 I don't think Buck would get much new supporters from here, Jon gently demolished him

[@ronniesal7436]

I love how Jon Stewart does not get mad. He simply tells them their truths to their faces in a rather calm and casual fashion.

[@lindabalent2755]

Thank you sir, for bringing ip Lady Justice! I respect you as a fellow citizen. Loyalty appreciated.

[@Me_myself_and_Science]

This is a F*****g journalist. He goes to the point, forces questions to truly see the opinion of the other person, keeps a professional attitude while being funny, fast reactions while always respecting the other. 10/10. We need more journalist like Jon Stewart !!

[@bowtoyoursensei554]

Jon is a comedian, not a journalist. He's a great interviewer, to be sure.

[@hank1519]

His high IQ helps him do this.

[@silkee1922]

No doubt. And, his ability to move on to avoid losing the conversation is keen.

[@Joseph-mh9xd]

​@bowtoyoursensei554 you should check what kind of degree he has than let me know if you think he is a comedian

[@mori1bund]

@@bowtoyoursensei554 And still back in the day that not-a-journalist was elected in polls by Time Magazine, Forbes, etc as the *most trusted newsman* in America for many years until his retirement. Now that he's back I actually can see that happen again. ^^

[@ryanstrahle]

Jesus christ, we're truly lost when a former prosecutor is claiming that someone shouldn't be prosecuted because the prosecutor WANTED to get the guy that committed the crime.... 1) all prosecutors have to make a decision to prosecute someone, verbalizing it does not discount it 2) 12 people unanimously disagree that there was nothing to prosecute, Buck

[@publicuser2534]

If the want to prosecute ever disqualifies someone from bringing a prosecution, THAT would be a Banana Republic.

[@gianthills]

Bragg had no crime. he targeted Trump for political reasons, then looked for anything, even a non crime from 20 years ago, when he wasn't even president and the statute of limitations had lapsed. pathetic cult.

[@Brendan-Black]

_We_ aren't lost. The Republican party and the anti-Dem/anti-Biden-at-all-costs far left/Indies are lost. At least some of those Americans better wake up between now and November 5th or MAGA fascism will be the new norm in the United States.

[@MrNetMan11]

True, but it is still a little weird to run on a platform of prosecuting one guy in particular. Suggests you're bound to do it whether there ends up being a strong case or not. Could even provide motivation to be creative with the law to justify the action.

[@Jman-uz6gp]

You can't prosecute without a crime present, Trump had already commited many crimes to chose from.

[@rabukan5842]

Wow, Jon really made Ken Buck think in a whole new dimension. You can see Buck really trying to comprehend a level of thought that even as a Conservative prosecutor and lawmaker he never had to deal with before. He is confronted by critical thinking and is struggling with it. I respect him for trying to understand how Stewart was so correct, yet went against everything Buck had previously believed.

[@TabethaAurochs]

THIS. The important thing to take away from Jon and Rep. Buck's conversation is not about either man personally nor any of the specifics discussed, but instead how the mechanics of critical discourse can bring about a greater understanding between the participants-perhaps even yield common ground.

[@rabukan5842]

@@TabethaAurochs I would agree, but specifics do matter. It doesn't matter which side brings them, but the facts need to be presented and agreed to. Without the specifics and a willingness to appreciate facts, and therefore truth, there will be no understanding. Jon wasn't correct because he's a great speaker and funny. He was correct because the persuasive logic he presented was based on facts and truth. To Buck's great credit, he was open to hearing the truth that those on his side rarely get to hear, and in an intellectual manner that he could agree with and learn from.

[@HangarQueen]

I'm sorry that I watched this video 4 months late and so am commenting on it 4 months late, but FWIW: this was the best interview I've seen in a very long time Jon made dozens of masterful counterpoints while keeping the conversation civil and even humorous. Well done, and four thumbs up (my wife watched it with me).

[@Sailor1010]

This episode alone is better than anything that has been broadcasted by any major media outlet in the past 8 years.

[@StayHardened]

Targeted? As in, someone who breaks the law is a “target?” That’s not being targeted, that’s how law and order works… and I’m not even a lawyer

[@gorak9000]

That's how it works to normal people with a functioning brain, but republicans... it only is law and order when it's in their favor, otherwise it's a political witch hunt. Never have their been a group of people that are such hypocrites as republicans. And then they'll sit there with a straight face and tell you that you're the one that doesn't make sense

[@MrBrock314]

That's not what he meant and I'm pretty sure that was clear by what he said. He said specifically that the DA took the case because of Trump instead of because of Trump's crimes. That is a targeted prosecution if he's correct. This is not a major deal when the person you're trying is ONLY a criminal. But it's a bigger deal if the person being targeted is a political opponent as it's a potential conflict of interest. For example, a democratic DA would generally have a conflict of interest prosecuting a Republican by the name of Trump. Because DA's run for office, he'd have an inherent benefit to convicting a political opponent as it would near guarantee his re-election. This is why DA's shouldn't have party affiliations so they can prosecute members of the public without a conflict of interest. Don't get me wrong, Trump deserves to be convicted of many crimes but this is an inherent flaw in the system that Trump and his lawyers are pointing out and they're not wrong even if Trump still IS guilty and should be convicted.

[@StayHardened]

@@MrBrock314 what you’re not noticing is that the nice man is doing a bunch of handwaving and deflecting by muddying the waters on trumps blatant criminal behavior

[@lyfsabych]

​@@MrBrock314no, they don't have a point. Every DA in the country has political opinions. Political opinions don't win convictions, evidence, facts, trials, judges and juries do that. I will gladly eat my words if you can produce ONE conviction in American history which was overturned because of a prosecutor's political affiliation.

[@christopherivan1790]

​​@@lyfsabychyou're both right. I would also argue that we should be prosecuting criminal cases for presidential candidates as a sanity check prior to them being on a ticket, lol.

[@commandershepard7728]

Jon "getting on to his audience" is why Jon is the hero we need... I 100% agree with out the audience felt in the moment...but Jon was correct to tell his audience this is a conversation and this isn't Rome.. Jon is a class act.

[@judiththomas7431]

John Stewart! You are what true BRILLIANCE & INTELLIGENCE looks like (and might I add, DECENCY)

[@TheBoboMaker]

Jon is still the best interviewer out there. Masterclass level. CNN, MSNBC, FOX should all be watching this and taking notes. It is sad that a comedian can be so much better at their jobs than they are.

[@Ninety9Ninjas66]

fox is not real news or journalist

[@Raydensheraj]

Why is nobody asking= When this isn't criminal....WHY did Michael Cohen end up in prison for the same issue concerning hush money payments and campaign finance crimes?

[@TallyRocky]

And Barr (directed by Drumpf) tried to give him extra time for writing a non-flattering book about Notorious DJT (while trampling on Cohens 1st amendment rights). This country is well and truly f***ed and Buck is part of the problem.

[@michaelehlert9]

…and Trump left him for dead

[@maureenkhan3245]

Thank u for pointing that out

[@erikamonahan]

Great point

[@GrizzlysEye]

Even worse the that. Cohen did the crime for Trump and later Trump punished him by putting him back in prison and in solitary confindment no less. The man disserves to be buried under the prison.

[@kimtaylor7807]

I absolutely love that Jon knows so much and can pull up history, laws, facts, corrections, etc. all in real time to keep pressing the issues and not letting someone like Buck keep lying.

[@Cloudstreet]

Thanks John! just thank you for comiing back.

[@garlicgalore]

No "gotcha" attitude. Thank you Jon. Your quick mind and non-threatened soul are gifts that focus light on the truth.

[@phylton333]

He also does his homework. Great job Jon!

[@judywood3273]

Excellent discussion! We need more. No interruptions, no shouting over one another. A logical discussion from two perspectives without name calling. How refreshing. Thank you. From Michigan.

[@Sandedoremi]

23:29 Recall David Suskind on PBS in the 60s-80s. This level of intelligent discourse.

[@whatisdelicious]

This is why we need to have term limits. Your job is not to get re-elected.

[@fortis17]

Thank you. It’s the biggest racket that keeps on racketeering!!! They get in, and cozy up with corporate interests and money, then they forget the ppl who voted them in.

[@Ironcorgi2]

For a start. The next would be a complete ban of lobbying or a severe hampering. Next a ban of congresspeople having stock or they have to sell all stock in order to run. Perhaps some type of civics exam just to be on the ballot with a federal security clearance background check maybe.

[@mark-ish]

​@@fortis17they're addicts of the trappings of power. Biden, McTurtle, Feinstein, Grassley..et al..

[@federalreservewolflegend3523]

Aipac likes em on a treadmill chasing the next carrot contribution from Israel.

[@ctg4818]

Single term limit too

[@mikemascaro4301]

Jon Stewart out-lawyering a former representative with 25 years as a prosecutor, using simple logic is just pure joy!!! You could sense Ken buck wished he could call a friend about half way through this interview.

[@blackranger3d]

He committed a crime and was found guilty. What a cry baby.

[@ALCRAN2010]

Yup. Illegal means illegal.

[@diedrebenson5950]

Biden’s administration had nothing to do with trump being indicted & found guilty! That’s not the way it works. DOJ did pass on taking on this on but I really believe it was so he could focus in the 1/6 related case & the documents case.

[@DavidDudley-yy2ui]

@@diedrebenson5950 I love it that they think Biden is controlling all sorts of evil conspiracies. how can anyone believe that , when they also say Joe can't find the bathroom in his own bedroom.

[@wadestclair249]

And that was by a jury that his own lawyers had a hand in approving

[@kennethboehnen271]

Snowflakes

[@camillecarrigan1016]

I've been SCREAMING that Trump is a SYMPTOM and you are the ONLY person I've heard say it! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

[@MissTi23]

What ailment is he a symptom of?

[@park2466]

No one is above the law, Mr. Buck.

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

We will see...

[@roberttacorbett5795]

Nobody could have handled this discussion better than Jon Stewart!! The man ROCKS!!

[@seethlaemmert5175]

Keeping the audience from booing was a class move. Well done.

[@r0bw00d]

Colbert handled it better. Jon took too long by making a joke out of his response. When that happened to Ted Cruz, Stephen turned to the audience and said something like, "Stop that! He's my guest! You will not boo him."

[@Mikeyboy51866]

Both handled it well. The booing stopped and both guests looked appreciative.

[@PaintGuru24]

@@r0bw00d I think the difference was that Colbert materially disagreed with the booing impulse. I think Stewart understood enough why they were booing to not get upset about it, but needed it to stop on principal. So he gave them a gentle chide with a joke.

[@r0bw00d]

@@PaintGuru24 I'm sure Stephen understood why his audience booed, too, and he got upset because that's his personality--one that I'm more inclined to align with, admittedly. I'll take a firm hand over a coy chiding any day of the week, given that the latter suggests that you're open to the action, even at the level presented.

[@MikeW_is_entertained]

I thought it was a master class. What’s even more interesting to me as that left leaning folks are complimenting & encouraging civility.

[@micheleriberdy1252]

Buck is so disrespectful. All of those jurors who are regular people put their lives on hold to participate in this jury. Calling the trial a sham is a slap in the face to those ordinary people.

[@brandonscheuer1769]

It was a kangaroo court with a crooked judge and no crime. Total b.s. Now, President Trump will win the appeal. Trump 2024!

[@MrBrock314]

To be fair, jurors aren't exactly subject matter experts so they would not be aware of whether the trial was rare or common.

[@PeachWNK]

@@MrBrock314It doesn’t matter if they thought the trial is rare. They have one job.

[@writerchick94]

​@MrBrock314 our entire judicial system is based on that premise, yes. What's your point?

[@jameswhite3415]

​@writerchick94 Most people in prison out of any country on earth, 13th amendment does not apply to prisoners. There are massive problems with the judicial system. Republicans have brought none of these up.

[@20rvd02]

So pleased that Jon Stewart is back! Missed this and it is what America and Americans need!

[@eamonndonald6259]

Nobody gets a point across like john Stewart. 👏

[@kathymanthey2062]

If Nixon was not pardoned would Trump have done what he did? Lack of accountability leads to more of the same.

[@c.a.savage5689]

I agree in principle but that reasoning would only apply to people capable of rational thought. DJT lives in his own private Idaho in which he can do no wrong. Past, present or future. I don't think what did or didn't happen to Nixon after Watergate would cross his mind for a second.

[@carimawebb9498]

100%

[@SuperDarthKelly]

I'm still expecting Biden to pardon Trump if he wins

[@jasminlamoureux3381]

I believe it's the opposite. The purpose of Nixon's pardon was to preserve the integrity of the system. A simple deal: go away quietly and you can walk free. The incentive has to be present, otherwise every high rank official who gets caught would go kicking and screaming. Trump was just too dumb or megalomaniac to get it.

[@DrFunk-rk6yl]

The Nixon pardon is one of the sins of this country, and part of the reason why are so divided.

[@ATXPaul80]

This is a Masterclass in interviewing someone with a different opinion. John is a National treasure.

[@ZacharySkipworth]

You have low standards if this is a “master class.”

[@theAverageJoe25]

@@ZacharySkipworthand you clearly have no standards otherwise you wouldn’t be the trumper you are

[@ATXPaul80]

@@ZacharySkipworth Please educate me. Who would you consider to be more articulate?

[@ColumbiaSCRealEstate]

Hells yeah!

[@dansheehan3244]

Facts

[@m1umo]

This interview right here, is why we love Jon Stewart. Media should sit and learn.

[@frankharris3159]

The corporate media doesn't care to do so. They are the arm of the oligarchy who want to silence truth and make as much money as possible in doing so.

[@paulpulati9613]

Buck actually said, “I hope we don’t agree on anything.” That says it all…..

[@Mama_Bear524]

That’s when I knew where it was gonna go

[@nicholasperez1527]

Much respect for Jon Stewart in shutting down the audiences boos and saying sternly “we’re having a conversation!” Really refreshing

[@jergervasi3331]

"This isn't Rome!".... I literally LOL'd.

[@charlesgarber5911]

Dude, someone needs to be a GD adult in this country. I'm just glad that they remained mostly civil and hopefully posited that libs and cons can still find common ground...

[@nyxviliana]

That and his response to the ring tone.

[@TheFactsDontCare87]

@@charlesgarber5911this would be amazing. I’m a bit disillusioned with it all at the minute. Extreme left and right minded people seriously make me uncomfortable . They achieve nothing. I like to think the rest of us are about 85% similar to each other . Aka the silent majority

[@batmanman0888]

It's very refreshing to see two adults with different views able to discuss them legitimately and sensibly without tearing each other down. Bravo sir.

[@missinterpretation4984]

Right?! I almost don’t know how to process it.

[@QuyenNguyen-s2k]

Only problem is Buck's viewpoint was not legitimate or sensible, he just was not acting maga ridiculous while stating it

[@Rambam1776]

​@@QuyenNguyen-s2k isn't it incredible that not being a maga tantrum thrower is enough to make you look like a responsible adult?

[@JG-vq6rd]

​@user-lv6sc6lr3t - I don't buy the selective prosecution BS, but I thought Buck did a decent job of presenting it. I'm glad Jon did a better job of countering it.

[@OrangeDog20]

@@QuyenNguyen-s2k the point is not that both of them were right, it's that they both acted like adults and listened to each other.

[@donaldmacarthur]

I do appreciate that this interview shows that a liberal and a conservative can hold a civil discussion on a topic without it getting toxic or inappropriate.

[@hami583]

I would submit that most people outside of Maga's and the far left can have those conversations. The problem is, those aren't the ones that bring ratings for the 24hr news networks. They would rather have someone on that when backed into a corner on their views, either eludes to violence or says they're right because they said so. Those sound bites get engagement on social media. Like John said, the media wants us to be in a constant state of 9/11 because you'll keep watching them. America today is more prosperous than we've ever been. That doesn't mean we should stop persuing more, it just means we need to take the chance now to make our lives better outside of the specter of a 9/11 like event.

[@alejandrogonzales743]

Most of us can.

[@feathermorren4456]

one side attempted gaslighting and lied in boldface which to me is pretty toxic

[@trevenirey2354]

Trumpers aren't conservatives, they are cult members

[@leftbumper4548]

​@@feathermorren4456what do you mean?

[@FeralChildTarot]

Lady Justice! She’s a character in my book. I love working with her as a symbolic character of our times.❤

[@mpa350z]

Appreciate that a conversation like this can happen on a late night show, Jon sets a great standard.

[@THEJoeDub22]

Jon Stewart is truly a one of a kind journalist - this country NEEDS him now more than ever!

[@DeaPeaJay]

This interview and the audience are insufferable. Stewart used to be somewhat objective, but he suffers from TDS in the worst way now

[@Lilbark1]

How is he not objective? If our system is flawed and not equitable and Jon Stewart is pointing that out not sure where the issue is? Trump happens to be the person who committed the crimes he committed. Stewart is saying, maybe now is the time to stop looking the other way on the crimes Trump committed. I don't believe if you insert Obama in place of Trump, Stewart would have a different opinion.

[@dan_hitchman007]

Jon would argue, vociferously, that he is not a journalist. He is a comedian pretending to be one. It is the job of the press to get the truth, but they are often derelict in their Fourth Estate duties.

[@charleshamlin3122]

This interview clearly demonstrates that the "follow-up question" is the art of journalism that is sorely lacking today.

[@lumohatt7121]

What bothers me the most, aside from admitted former Republicans comments here, NOT enough moderate Republicans (and Democrats) watch this type of exchange between differing sides. Jon presented facts supported by evidence and Mr. Buck brought his side to the table for thoughtful consideration. And there laughs but most importantly respect & agreement was the outcome. This is what America needs NOT Trumps malignant narcissistic lies and threats to every American citizen. Thank you Jon Stewart!!

[@kathyswaney5572]

This conversation has been one of the best I have ever seen in my 77 years. To be able to discuss topics that we may disagree on and to find common beliefs and not yelling …Jon thanks so much.

[@wandarah]

Lol come on

[@beezusHrist]

​I know, did we watch the same interview???​@@wandarah

[@iSOBigD]

You should look up debates or podcasts, this isn't new.

[@fluxrider7027]

@@beezusHrist Let's see...76 likes on the original post, one like on yours. Hm, maybe you DID watch a different interview...

[@beezusHrist]

@fluxrider7027 so popularity is your argument whether something said is correct? It used to be popular to burn witches;)

[@dhoerst]

People like Jon give me hope for this country, which admittedly, is very hard to come by sometimes.

[@ybmario]

Probably one of the best opposing views segment this show has ever had. THIS is the example to the world media that we need. Thank you John for making strong points we all want to say, making us laugh, and also allowing a realistic opposing views to be expressed intelligently without just giving them a propaganda platform.

[@claydogr1143]

Agree with everything you said! He shows that it's possible to have a calm and reasonable conversation with someone you almost completely disagree with. I try to do this and fail so often... Usually end up saying something like your an idiot and this conversation is over. 😉

[@newguy1354]

I very much agree with this. I have to say though, I know he has to be entertaining. He doesn't give these kind of guests enough time to respond. A lot of the times he will repeat the question or go into his side of that question more by interrupting them. Or just not really allowing them to answer fully. If he would do that, these would be even better.

[@nappybiscuit]

I wouldn't go that far.

[@narsil0420]

Cool having him on but you need to let him talk a little more Jon!