Oligarchs - If You Don’t Know, Now You Know | The Daily Show

Oligarchs didn’t start the war in Ukraine, so why are they being targeted by sanctions? Trevor discusses these billionaires’ connections to Vladimir Putin and their global influence. #IYDKNYK #DailyShow
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[@TerryVogelaar]

"Oligarchs" are not just Russian billionaires. The Greek word means: "the few who rule (over the many)". Every country where lobbyists are allowed to negotiate with chosen leaders has oligarchs. Lobbyists speak on behalf of big corporations and they ruin democracy and capitalism. Democracy requires that each citizen has an equal say in elections. And capitalism relies upon equal opportunities for competition. If we allow the game to be rigged in favour of those who can afford to lobby, we are no longer a capitalist democracy.

[@incalescent9378]

They ruin democracy. They are the spirit and essence of capitalism.

[@zaz8130]

True but- The Game is already rigged. Lobbies are behind everything. Not sure democracy truly exists with/in capitalism. I personally have no interest in living in a "capitalist democracy".

[@Maximilian-Robespierre]

There is no such thing as capitalist and democracy. Those two are unrelated

[@meti616]

democracy - the greek word means:"demos rules others" democracy regime include 4 main groups of people: demos - rule meker group, free people non demos or not citizenships - the group without rule power, people have freedom under laws slaves - the group with lots of freedom restriction and foreign citizens - thar have freedom under special laws while they are on territory. for now u have fiat money and social borders and mind mass control(like mass culture and ect) that control people group mixing. so ur "Democracy requires that each citizen has an equal say in elections" - is an empty pompous statement

[@meti616]

. And capitalism relies upon equal opportunities for competition. - tell this to transcorps

[@usnasi4439]

"My food has no flavour" , two days later they took over India. I wish someone has summarized it for me like this when I was slaving over pages and pages of history books in school.

[@maxdoubt5219]

Bwaahhahaha! It took me a sec but...best comment of the week! 🤣🤣

[@dorahesther152]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tyrellchibvongodze3566]

Genius!

[@bellycurious]

In reality the uk got in india because a king ( don't remember the name) married a portuguese princess. And she came to england with some Portuguese colonies in india and a deep love for tea.

[@rayvincent4392]

The News Is Claiming Ukrainians Are Winning I Guess By Having Russians All Over Their Country Is Winning

[@vastadmist2258]

I loved how Roy was spitting facts... Everything he said about the evading tax and running up the real estate market defines America

[@zakariaarif2647]

so... there is other person who speak up my mind first? LoL

[@erniemoi2732]

Absolutely! they know their way around systems too and try to get away with those same things and they succeed with it 👌🏽

[@jimmyjimmyjohnson8343]

"Oligarch is a fancy word for super rich billionaires IN RUSSIA" Well here in the US we certainly have billionaires influencing our government I assume much more than in Russia.

[@joancrawford1146]

Exactly - I’m so tired of lobbyists and specials interest in our country dictating laws! Also Congress and house reps should not be able to trade stock and become wealthy in office! That is criminal!

[@alfonsomena9349]

Nah billionaires are nothing without their resources. I didn't know paper beats lead literally paper can buy resources that shoot but that ain't crypto.i hate auto fill i don't want them to predict my moves three inputs later. U own the finish line sounds over powered in theory.

[@MIrkif]

Exactly.

[@johnnywalker4897]

you mean jews in russia like jews in america

[@jimmyjimmyjohnson8343]

@@johnnywalker4897 that is not what I mean.

[@SolinoOruki]

Lol it's hilarious how billionaires controlling the politics in Russia are called Oligarchs but in America they're called "entrepreneurs" and "job creators".

[@darthmaul216]

They aren’t called that by everyone, many people do still call them oligarchs

[@esuil]

Russian Oligarchs are very different thing. They are basically mafia state. In America lot of business might do shady practices, but they maintain some appearances at least. In America someone who creates competing business that starts being successful will most likely get bribed and bought out by the corporation. In Russia they will be disappeared, not before gifting the company to the oligarch. It is different kind of power basically. Both groups are rich because they have some sort of power that they are using to maintain their wealth. So end result of being rich is the same, but that power itself is different between USA and Russia.

[@jackelliot547]

Nestle stopped selling food in Ukraine - war , Nestle is an active player in this war . Nestle is the biggest maker of chocolate in Russia . Nestle have chocolate factory in Russia . Nestle supply the Russia with food Follow the Nestle money - Russian politicians

[@drstone3431]

Yeah man it's funny they are called Olive-gardeners

[@bgoodfella7413]

@@jackelliot547 Nestle is also one of the worlds worst polluters with it's plastic water bottles choking all marine life.

[@jakobsievers]

The "innocent children" bit was hilarious and hit the nail right on the head!🤣

[@exclusive7754]

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[@melo5634]

Eh it was decent I wouldn’t say “halarious “

[@laurensegars4504]

@Melo pssst....comedy is subjective. It's ok if you don't find the jokes to be as funny as someone else does, you don't need to state your disagreement as if the op was wrong in their opinion.

[@jakobsievers]

@@laurensegars4504 was just going to say...

[@laurensegars4504]

@Jakob Sievers I found the joke pretty funny myself lol. I don't get the point of disagreeing just to disagree but some ppl think they just have to blurt out every thought they have on the internet.

[@karlawade3346]

Trevor, there are plenty of oligarchs right here in the USA, too. In fact, they exist all over the world. That needs to be talked about. Everyone needs to be aware of this reality and how these oligarchs manipulate the rest of us.

[@rawrbeez6625]

“Putin’s Chef” isn’t just a chef. He needs a full episode. He is also an assassin and a war criminal. Like the worst kind of war criminal. Makes Eddie Gallagher look like a teddy bear.

[@theshadowknowz5900]

😶🤔😱

[@yusufsamaai9743]

Do yr history before u comment Insult n blame the weapons manufacturers and the governments from the different countries using them especially the usa

[@monaldesai2144]

Thank you Trevor. Getting my news here...as your comedy makes the world news an easier pill to swallow!

[@jackelliot547]

Nestle stopped selling food in Ukraine - war , Nestle is an active player in this war . Nestle is the biggest maker of chocolate in Russia . Nestle have chocolate factory in Russia . Nestle supply the Russia with food Follow the Nestle money - Russian politicians

[@exclusive7754]

@@jackelliot547 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGXSiJxuoqeWl7c

[@kimberlychodur3508]

@Ste Fan yes they do, when will that stop.

[@rossgeller5499]

#ZforZelensky

[@knocksjournal5114]

agree~ honestly i NEVER keep up with the news cos its so stressful for me ... only u tell me what's up trevor

[@lindabb7064]

In London, Paris, and Amsterdam where my family lives, the real estate market is suddenly flooded with listing for apartments over 1 million euros/pounds. Interesting how those countries sheltered those criminals, rationalizing abuse.

[@xFukairix]

Its almost as if you don't understand the requirements of being a member of the EU (or ex member in case of UK). Can't be part of the EU and refuse to trade with someone based on their homeland or wealth. Liberal economy is one of the major rules in EU.

[@autoexpress123]

X

[@rayvincent4392]

The News Is Claiming Ukrainians Are Winning I Guess By Having Russians All Over Their Country Is Winning

[@lizgallardo8464]

Miami, NYC too!

[@Julia-lk8jn]

That makes it a bit too easy. They are no more criminals than Jeff Bezo, or any other US businessman who evades taxes. They probably got their profitable companies legally - the president sold them to them = business deal. And morally wrong? Careful before you equate that with "criminal", unless you are very certain about who produced your clothing/food/car/electronic toys and under what circumstances.

[@brianblais4573]

I LOVED the " My food has no flavor..." joke!! Great thoughtful, interesting, & funny material!!

[@user-oz3vl4xd1k]

I LOVE Trevor Noah because his show is always so well educated and well informed and manages to captivate the concept of the situation very well. We actually learn something from watching him.

[@quinnluong114]

It's not real news when he copy and pastes other news material. This is cringey trying to fit comedy with news. Want to deliver real news Trevor? Why don't you go to Russia and Ukraine to perform field study. When you hear bombs and guns in the background I guarantee you won't be making jokes anymore while reporting news...

[@leslieviljoen]

"It's a name for super-rich billionaires in Russia". Come on Trevor, an oligarch is a very rich businessman with a lot of political influence. You have plenty of those in America too!

[@mantabsekali920]

@@jackalterman tell us how

[@grandmund]

@@mantabsekali920 rich people can influence to some extend political life , but at the end of the day is up to the voters to decide. In a oligarchy there is no such thing

[@grandmund]

@@falsch4761 probably most of them agree with growing Russian interests, but leets see how sanctions work out in the long run

[@elmermatthew6796]

@@jackalterman jack dorsey, mark, bill gates, warren buffet, etc are oligarchs as well. They are in control of information and US economy

[@ironspaghett]

@@TooMuchDramaInTheMilkyWay Yep, the US has been moving from democracy to oligarchy for quite some time now

[@jedison2441]

I hope they cover the US oligarch sometime soon

[@todisagreeitsokay1837]

They do, some of them anyway... They are flying out of the atmosphere, do SNL hosting...

[@blues998050]

This war will create more American oligarchs, someone got jealous of Jeff there.

[@HotBoii91]

They do but they get called conspiracy theorists lol

[@therealist.5390]

Not possible.

[@shido1231]

Agree at least they should be fair in this sanction joke

[@ELI-73]

Waiting for your video on US-American oligarchs. They deserve some of this free exposure too, with all they've done to make us feel like Roy here ;)

[@kofigeorge1465]

Thx for explaining

[@michaelclark6941]

Would be cool if we did this to the american oligarchs and all the corporations.

[@ShezMarvalouz]

Definitely

[@anshuraj4277]

If u think Russian and US billionaires are equivalent U have lost ur mind

[@exclusive7754]

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[@BunBabylon]

Their yachts could feed a millions poor people around the world

[@vasisphu3239]

@@BunBabylon why should they ?they don't owe those poor people anything...those poor people have arms and legs isn't...they should work instead of begging....no one owes anyone anything...stop being so entitled..

[@fabiensf]

I'm surprised that you didn't mention anything about oligarchs buying EU passports to evade sanctions

[@prodemocracyseth]

They got sanctioned on that as well. They had their golden passports taken away. Yes those do exist for the super rich.

[@Nickayz2]

@@prodemocracyseth They don't come in golden colours... those are normal "EU passports" , actually Maltese ones, that can be acquired by money - hence "golden".

[@maazkalim]

Cypriot ones, as well - Mr "@@Nickayz2".

[@prodemocracyseth]

@@Nickayz2 The European Parliament stressed that golden passports, or “citizen by investment” schemes, allow third-country nationals to acquire citizenship rights in exchange for money and “undermine the essence of EU citizenship.”

[@bellycurious]

Abramovich has Portuguese citizenship.... since last year. I wonder if he knew this situation would happen. 😒😒

[@geewhiz63]

First time chancing upon this channel...SO enjoyable!! LOL!!! subscribed!!

[@matikramer9648]

Thanks, you've brightened my morning :)

[@oceanaxim]

"When the rich wage war, it's the poor who die." - Jean-Paul Sartre

[@stevenfoster9402]

I know the daily show is supposed to make this light and funny, but this is actually really messed up that this small amount of rich people has this much power

[@dyawr]

Yeah..

[@exclusive7754]

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[@catseye1009]

Yes, it is a serious issue; however let’s remember Trevor is a comedian meant to bring levity to the mundane to the truly horrific.

[@theoldpokemonsage3067]

Welcome to America.

[@therealist.5390]

They don't even have half of what the billionaires in america has.

[@sparXKuijper]

Make no mistake : "Oligarchs" aren't JUST 'Russian' , and they most likely ALL benefit in situations they shouldn't .

[@avalangrin4904]

I wish America would go after their own oligarchs (example: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk) by having them pay their fair share of taxes. 🤨🤨🤨🤨.

[@letsholonkumbi9962]

Elon musk has paid the highest tax in history, while Jeff bezos mistreats amazon worker

[@gregahrens8220]

Don't buy a Tesla, don't use Amazon... It's a free country and you have that choice.

[@avalangrin4904]

@@gregahrens8220 This country is ruled by the wealthy. Freedom is bought and paid for in this country. We as the working class make the lowest wages, pay the highest taxes, have no access to healthcare, and suffer from inflation from food, housing to gas. The politicians and criminal justice system work for the wealthy. America is an oligarchy and not a democracy. 🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@istvanpalanki5316]

it was probably hard for them not laugh at how similar they sound to american billionaires

[@cbpd89]

Just replace "Putin" with "my ultra rich daddy who inherited a crapton of money" and that tells us exactly where America's billionaires come from.

[@Makena61]

He's intentionally labeling "Oligarch" as rich people in Russia.... It separates them from the ultra wealthy in other countries. It preserves the system by shifting blame to the individual instead of the socioeconomic status.

[@brianlevine249]

@@Makena61 I know right. I find the US MSM to be so disturbing to watch at this point. I mean the US literally just got done with 20 years of their own "Ukraines" in the Middle East. Which enabled the last 25 years of massive printing of US Dollars. Which caused the creation of the US Ultra Rich since that's where those dollars end up.

[@fynkozari9271]

Im trying to imagine why are russians still loving the useless old man Putin after all macdonalds and starbucks being pulled out in his name.

[@brianlevine249]

@@fynkozari9271 McDonalds, Starbucks, Visa, Mastercard, will all get replaced by non US based companies. Same with Russian Oil sales. The US used to force the sale of all global oil in US Dollars. Kiss that bye bye. Goodbye to US unrestricted printing of US Dollars.

[@saratemp790]

I like it, " Rich people complaining is always how we got stuff done."

[@gizzyguzzi]

and this coming from a rich person.

[@urnparadise2903]

Absolutely amazing was to deliver the news.

[@slipperybeastaviationfishingsh]

Great show and video, Trevor. We absolutely 💯 ❤️ how you put the news out. Got our attention. Thanks for Sharing. 🤣😅😆

[@E85CARX]

Trevor: “Aren’t dodo birds extinct?” Roy: *bites* - “They are now”

[@kennymitton3852]

🤣🤣🤣

[@commandercaptain4664]

Foh deh KULCHA! Kulcha ftagn...

[@pinkpanther868]

The hypocrisy is beyond me. If billionaires Russians earn money illegally they're oligarchs but if American billionaires who do the same thing are called entrepreneurs. The double standards.

[@zenopath1]

Yeah, theres a difference though. Russian oligarchs got rich because the government (putin) gave them control over russia's resources. It's a state-given monopoly. It would be like if Rockafeller were given an exclusive contract to build all the railroads in the entire continent, and told not to worry about competition because the government would arrest them. There's no such thing as anti-monopoly laws in Russia, quite the opposite its more like a yes-monopoly law. Or if an oil tycoon were told "ok all the oil in texas is yours to extract, no one else is allowed."

[@ufogrindizer5038]

Not really, we often call them kleptocrates. But I understand where you're coming from, I too would like then to be shamed and named the same way, cause at the end, they are the ones paying off politician, they are the ones responsible of most of the corruption that destroys governments and cause so much suffering.

[@varunghosh2384]

@@zenopath1 lol these rich private corporations can lobby the Congress pay bribes to keep them in power? Thats how the world works which of course isnt great

[@krolsn]

It's true. That's why the USA falling into an authoritarian system would be catastrophic for the world. Putin can do whatever he wants, technically the US still has the ability to hold people accountable.

[@exclusive7754]

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[@carlaldric545]

Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. The stock market has plenty of opportunities to earn a decent payouts, with the right skills and proper understanding of how the market works.

[@cedricdesmet381]

Talking about been successful. I know I am blessed if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as kamilla

[@cedricdesmet381]

She helped me recovered all I've lost trading by myself

[@lindaedi6320]

Her successful stories are everywhere

[@lindaedi6320]

I have also experience her great work too

[@levinhuber973]

please I have been hearing about this kamilla from my colleagues at work. How do I easily reach out to her

[@martavillanueva1062]

4:38 Trevor: You made me chuckle 🤭 with your sit posing. Needed that in a moment where I was feeling 😔 down.

[@SusanHopkinson]

It’s worth mentioning that the US played a major role in allowing certain powerful Russians to grab up strategic industries with their man Yeltsin consulting on this and the choice of Putin as his replacement.

[@RIFLQ]

What?

[@ChubbyTeletubby]

Ya we quite often bring about this stuff It's no one's "fault". Blaming can go on for days all different ways But it's prudent to know what really happens. And what really happens is money is all America really cares about. It's powerful. Money matters. In this life on this earth it's all that matters.

[@TeddyKrimsony]

not to mention that Yeltsin's advisors were US citizens who led Russia straight to bankruptcy and that is the starting point of the animosity between Russia and the West.

[@bappi3049]

US also played a major role in creating the Russia-Ukraine War.

[@LabGecko]

Wow those Putin troll camps are working hard today!

[@MalBeats]

We basically do the same thing in the states. Senators with investments in companies they are supposed to regulate

[@joancrawford1146]

Exactly - it’s disgusting!

[@emilio2647]

Mall Beats actually you're right just take a look at US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for example. That woman is a multimillionaire.

[@masterduong3344]

Dodo bird bit! Brilliant icing on the cake!!

[@marthagichia]

Now I know ❤️loved it Trevor!!!

[@ashtreylil1]

Can we get a video on American oligarchs please.

[@owenmersk4626]

Joe Manchin is an oligarch who's a radical activist

[@simelanewandile9853]

They would depot him ...they are hypocrites

[@salvyv]

Can we get a video on the Russian troll farms who have infiltrated this comment section?

[@corneliuscorcoran9900]

@@salvyv Man. Why do you have to think everyone who disagrees with you must be from a 'Troll farm'? Have you found yourself substituting 'Chinese Communist Party' for 'China' in your comments on Chinese policies recently? Think for yourself, please and stop using the latest cliche, being fed to yoy by your bigoted media.

[@kameronjones7139]

@@corneliuscorcoran9900 shut up Russia bot

[@bgoodfella7413]

Oligarchs exist in Amerikkka as well. Let's not pretend that extreme wealth inequality doesn't exist here also.

[@vilxxblack2472]

OK and?

[@24framedavinci13]

They're called "entrepreneurs" in amerikkka

[@adrianred236]

You don't understand what an Oligarch is. Sure there are mega rich corrupt people in the US, but name one who was handed his wealth by a US president?

[@bgoodfella7413]

@@vilxxblack2472 And we should tax, sanction and regulate those parasites as well.

[@vilxxblack2472]

@@bgoodfella7413 Right. But we have bigger things to worry about currently.

[@sekousowcerveau]

"Huh, what's up" 😂😂😂😂

[@Stuart68505]

Creative way of teaching us about oligarchs. Now I know a little more about them.

[@KootFloris]

Guess who'll be buying those yachts at the public auctions? The Western oil barons for themselves.

[@oldrrocr]

Once Putin is gone* they'll get all their toys back - and declare the losses on their tax returns.

[@yomomma9173]

So? Who tf cares if a rich guy gets a yacht, at least it's not a putin spokesperson

[@yokaiofwater]

It's almost like you're describing the US. Thank you for making sure we're informed.

[@dontaylor7315]

"Almost?"

[@SuperLeica1]

@@dontaylor7315 The US 1%-er usually have a tiny army of expensive "lawyers-who-know-those-judges", who can make it all look legal.

[@dontaylor7315]

@@SuperLeica1 Totally agree, plus the corporate ruling class (aka the 1%) own practically the entire Congress except the tiny corporate-free wing. So in many instances they can order up legislation to make their practices legal LITERALLY, not just "make it all look legal."

[@denisebyrd5379]

LoL 😂!!! I know that's right 👍🏽!!! It's describing America to the T!!!

[@opa8928]

Love you, Roy! Thank you!

[@kinostyles936]

Dodo bird wings!🤣🤣🤣 Brilliant! Great report.🙏🏽

[@davee.9906]

This is the same thing happening in America. We just do it the other way around. Our billionaires give money to our politicians but the end is the same.

[@Maximilian-Robespierre]

And politicians give public money to billionaires

[@texaswunderkind]

Billionaires make huge political donations to politicians, politicians pass laws that specifically benefit the billionaires, billionaires make more money, and the cycle begins again.

[@tonyreyes1076]

Exactly how do you think joe Biden got so much money

[@dontaylor7315]

@@tonyreyes1076 The same way all Gops and Dems got it, of course: from the corporate owners of government. And the ruling class pay thousands in donations to their servants in Congress and the WH to make make millions for themselves, or millions to make billions; it's pennies for dollars no matter how you slice it. The only honest legislators are in the tiny corporate-free wing, which stands alone against the corruption of Gops and Dems alike.

[@haydenmary4849]

@@tonyreyes1076 you don't think it's just biden, do you?

[@laser_simon922]

02:00 If your pool has to turn into a heli-pad, your yacht is not big enough…

[@godwinuche4507]

Underrated comment

[@LindaC616]

Mark Cuban's is ridiculously large. Has the pool, smaller boat, helipad (I think), elevator...

[@nancyquinn506]

You are loved!!! Thank you!!

[@Lyondegreat]

My favorite news plug, lol

[@mickael486]

um actually that's not the definition of oligarchs. The United States is also unofficially an oligarchy.

[@h0b0_on3]

To the outside world the USA is obviously a bunch of idiots led by oligarchs.

[@nilspochat8665]

I'd have loved to see him tell an american public how when the state fell it was the workers who got the shares, a bit like y'know 'real communism', which were then bought by a few, capitalist-style, to starving employees and ex-employees...

[@anshuraj4277]

US is richest country While Russian olives have made it poor

[@mickael486]

@@anshuraj4277 richest country for the few.

[@anshuraj4277]

@@mickael486 Look at GDP of US vs Russia U have no idea what a poor oligarchic country looks like

[@maxfastest]

There should be world wide sanctions on ALL of the Uber rich jerks ! The hypocrisy is deep !

[@doomguy.23frommars60]

Well I guess let's start ww3 then to sanction all Rich people

[@rustyreturns9754]

Vote blue.

[@yomomma9173]

Why? We sanction the Russian Oligarchs because that would influence putin. What would taking away American billionaires yachts do? I feel like you are calling for the end of rich people. That is exactly what the USSR did and we saw how that helped them.

[@annebiggins7180]

Thanks Trevor!

[@kimnguyen6028]

I can’t stop laughing. But this is super informative and interesting. I appreciate this so much. Please stop this ridiculous and inhumane war.

[@heinrichvonschnitzel8600]

Inhumane wars don't exist, fighting is in our nature.

[@luciocunha928]

Imagine if other country ceased the assets of American billionaires the outrage that would generate.

[@dallasweaver160]

You're right. It's called Ukraine. They don't care, it's just a way to hide their money.

[@kirpdeb]

I would be fine with it. I am not concerned with the rights of criminals and protecting their loot.

[@SomethingBeautifulHandcrafts]

If they do something ridiculous then take their stuff, if that's what the law warrants. The US government confiscates assets of criminals all the time. In one case a man bought a house for his mother, and when he was convicted of running a drug ring they tool Mama's house too...

[@karenz1634]

When the US interferes in foreign countries they don't expect anyone to question, let alone object, complain or sanction. I have remarked that now they set this precedent, they should expect to be treated the same going forward.

[@kameronjones7139]

Probably not as much as you would think especially in America itself

[@idrisabdulrahman2042]

Those milking their countries and those giving them a place to keep the money are accomplices

[@KRYoung_dev]

Roy had me ROLLING 🤣🤣🤣

[@mariarideout2322]

I love Trevor & Roy! The serious News is spoken in a manner that anyone can comprehend! 03/14/2022

[@rosepetal5253]

Geez, can they go after the oligarchs here too. Lots of very creepy rich people in the states that want to run our government policies, I'd like it if other governments could help us out and do the same but doubtful they'll face justice the same way.

[@yomomma9173]

That would need anti corruption laws, not what we are doing to Russian Oligarchs

[@leylinjan4186]

When Roy went all "avoiding taxes" I thought for sure they'd go into the direction of making fun of US-"oligarchs"

[@dontaylor7315]

They usually can't do that directly because the show is on a corporate-owned network. So they did the next best thing and described it so accurately you couldn't miss the connection.

[@kingofnonation5843]

@@dontaylor7315 that's nonsense they have done that plenty's just not in this segment. Enough with the "everyone is a shill except me who knows better"

[@dontaylor7315]

@@kingofnonation5843 Are you saying Paramount Global supports/promotes campaign contribution reforms and other reforms that would end or curtail corporate ownership of government? Or are you saying there are Daily Show segments that call out Paramount's participation in that system?

[@kofigeorge1465]

Really loves ur news. Genius

[@sojiogungbesan5547]

The hypocrisy and irony… These oligarchs appeared suddenly two weeks ago…

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

I assumed Oligarchs set or had direct influence on policy... like how billionaires use Lobbyist and Citizens United to set and influence policy in the US.

[@taligordin-kaviani1569]

They don't have political power. They pay 50% of what they make to Putin, and they cater to Putin's needs or they lose everything and possibly even get killed or imprisoned. So they hide a lot of their money not only from the world, but also from Putin, when they can.

[@dominicadugyamfi7330]

As a Chelsea fan this is depressing😒

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[@basli_el8251]

The hypocrisy and the Double standard of these westerners is beyond me. They're saying that he got the money from poor Russian citizens. Where were these accusations when he first bought Chelsea. Now all of a sudden they seem to care about Russian citizens?? Even fifa don't involve football and politics it's their rule but when it comes to Chelsea it's not a rule and the government can be involved as they want ?? Lol Anyways ktbffh 🔵

[@temich1985]

Greed and Fear, the two emotions that move people the most

[@ketolife591]

I keep up with the news and politics but it is so much better the way you explain it because you’re a nut, lol 👏🏿👌❤️

[@brittajacobson2523]

Trevor; oligarchs are the company store. Oligarchs existed long before the fall of the ussr . Oligarchs exist in more country’s than Russia.

[@missmaddy]

The funny thing is, some oligarchs said many times on Russia state TV. How Europe is "morally corrupt", but all of them have Vilas and other properties in Europe 🤣

[@elliot-sowdon]

The oligarchs investigated Europe the same way Roy investigated that yacht. Then they came home and said “that was awful, you definitely need me in charge to make sure it doesn’t happen here.”

[@user-gu8yr9fi3m]

To add up - most Russian officials, like members of the State Duma, who scream about Europe "falling into decadence", send their children to study and live there, and also obtain EU member states' citizenship. Amsterdam is a popular location, of all places :)

[@grek9117]

👏👏🤣👍

[@h0b0_on3]

Take a look in the mirror.

[@exclusive7754]

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[@kamariadenny5295]

Not them taking his boat 🤣🤣

[@steveg9863]

These segments are perfect. Thanks TDS, you're all fantastic

[@birdiecasey2585]

I always look forward to Trevor’s take on the news.

[@DzR1591]

Ive been tuning in to this guy religiously since Russia has invaded Ukraine Dude knows how to make a serious situation funny af😂

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

Read Mark Twain its better. This guy is a so so comedian. I wouldnt fork over cash to see him live. Lame Stream Media

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[@takudzwamutore9199]

"arent dodo birds extinct?" "they are now"🤣🤣🤣

[@manuelpretto5437]

Me encanta Trevor Show!!! me culturiza tanto!!!!!

[@omermirza3210]

In fact, there are only three countries in the world America hasn’t invaded or have never seen a U.S. military presence: Andorra, Bhutan, and Liechtenstein.American historian Christopher Kelly and British historian Stuart Laycock are the authors of “America Invades: How We’ve Invaded Or Been Militarily Involved With Almost Every Country on Earth.” They define “invasion” as “an armed attack or intervention in a country by American forces.” Americans have been invading other countries since before America was a thing, as early as 1741, when the North American battleground for the War of Austrian Succession was called King George’s War - one of the French and Indian Wars. That’s a lot of wars. According to Kelly and Laycock’s book, the United States has invaded or fought in 84 of the 193 countries recognized by the United Nations and has been militarily involved with 191 of 193 - a staggering 98 percent. For those asking me who do I support between Russia & Ukraine, I support . . . . Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, Kashmir, Rohingya, Uyghurs and others who were brutally murdered while the peacemakers of the world watched the show.

[@anabaird3835]

👏👏👏

[@bharaninathkomandur6330]

You are right. Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir killed thousands and displaced lakhs of Kashmiri Pandits. What did the US do to Pakistan? They funded them with millions of dollars and weapons.

[@ribshubmathur5859]

Roy living his best life.

[@hippymoustacherides]

Trevor!!!!!!! do one on the American oligarchs next!!!!!!

[@sterlingkayon84]

Roy on the yatch eating caviar, but the sea water behind him is as still as the fur coat blowing in the wind that he got on 🤣🤣

[@jasoncole5505]

What I hate is that he is using a metal spoon to eat the caviar. *EVERYONE* knows you are supposed to use a bone spoon so as not to oxidize the flavor....

[@alain-danieltankwa8007]

I'd really like you to address what the US does in Afgan and Iraq and Iran the same way you've addressed the RusUkr war

[@dee_dee_place]

Mr. Noah- I love your segment "If You Don’t Know, Now You Know". I enjoy learning new information & I always do when I listen to your segment. Money Talks, BS Walks!

[@jamesJohnson-qe4gw]

Information is the #1 weapon

[@wankumbumalenji9771]

Trevor: ROY Roy: huh 😂

[@hannahsmart4494]

While I can understand why the West is pressuring oligarchs, and I agree with them on it, it's also important to point out Putin is not afraid to take them on, it wouldn't be the first time he's sent an oligarch to jail, or worse. Many oligarchs are probably reluctant to say anything to Putin out of fear for their own lives and wellbeing, as well as their wealth and family.

[@chengkuoklee5734]

The difference is oligarchs that is loyal to Putin.

[@hannahsmart4494]

@@chengkuoklee5734 Yup. Either loyal through fear or genuine friendship, they know full well what they risk if they speak out against Putin.

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[@kasparskrustins3391]

Last oligarch who dared openly question and go against Putin was sentenced to 15 years in prison and only after heavy western elite pressure he was released after serving 10 years in prison ! That was history making move after what every oligarch to this day didnt have guts to say anything close to smaal disagreement with Putin's actions and desicions

[@mlggamer5296]

The oligarchs saw the sanctions and were just like "RUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNN my assets, my precious assets!" it's like they are rich version of chicken little. Once it affects their pocket they're just like "the sky is falling the sky is falling!"

[@blackwood4787]

Not funny at all kid

[@mlggamer5296]

@@blackwood4787 they're literally like every other rich business they don't really care unless it affects them that's why I made the joke

[@c.i.a.932]

@@mlggamer5296 it’s not funny though

[@mlggamer5296]

@@c.i.a.932 in what way might I ask?

[@morningdew2309]

@@mlggamer5296 yes indeed in what way?

[@normajeanlopez669]

you had me at "borscht ballers"

[@albertlugassy3610]

It's so funny thanks Trevor

[@varnageT]

Roy sounds like he got Lobbied by big oligarchy, and massive tech firms figuring out how to pay $0 in taxes to keep the people poor by giving a select few people a lot of money to give themselves more cushty laws. Evil indeed

[@caressajolene]

I would like to hear them relate this to, where they went at the end of the video, to the WNBA players that earned money playing for oligarch teams and the complication of them making that complacent choice based on not being valued in the US.

[@boohookidscreations8003]

Oligarchs is such a big one, my new nickname for whoever fits the description

[@111havok]

I love you Trever ! LOL ! everytime.

[@rickmcintosh5787]

His writers and his delivery are outstanding

[@ninalumiere145]

We spend our entire adult lives payment rent or mortgage. The whole system is wrong.

[@elza8393]

Amazing

[@sagardia8891]

"Swalloing condomes full of gold..." Hahahahaha!

[@jellis9618]

“Russian oligarchs have as much money as the rest of the population of Russia…” How is that different from this country ?

[@george-8043]

Remember kids, if it's Russia it's an "oligarch" if it's the US it's an "entrepreneur"

[@michaelterrell5061]

That’s not wrong. In Russia they are literally called oligarchs. Entrepreneurs in the U.S usually have very little power, whilst oligarchs in Russia have essentially all of the power.

[@nelsonmsola5369]

@@michaelterrell5061 that's not true any billionaire Is an oligarch

[@michaelterrell5061]

@@nelsonmsola5369 Not true, the billionaire has to either be specifically Russian(that’s a literal definition) or in charge of an oligarchy.

[@o.b.7217]

An oligarch is a large businessman with an estimated fortune of more than $1 billion who has also gained political power over a country or region through corruption.

[@han090]

@@michaelterrell5061 Very little power? Surely you're not that uninformed about the US political system?

[@josefinalopez2936]

Love it!

[@braithmiller]

Fine job on getting the message out in comedy fashion.

[@Reha-qr9vz]

"Bigger danger than MIke Pence at a Trump Rally " made my day

[@oldmanfromoc7684]

Funny and very true!

[@smiller2044]

Have we talked about Russian company in Kentucky?. . . Still can't understand how McConnell gets re-elected when he helps himself more than his state!

[@ngoichibalangekasenge9042]

The reporter tho🤣🤣

[@ekdaufin1485]

Hilarious AND informative! 😁