The Daily Show: Ears Edition Behind The Show | Fingering the Pulse at Trump's Second Inauguration | Jordan Klepper - Ian Berger
Jan 27, 2025
Join Jordan Klepper and Ian Berger, a seasoned producer and segment director at The Daily Show, as they humorously dissect the chaos of Trump's second inauguration. They share behind-the-scenes tales of icy conditions and mixed emotions among the crowd. The duo explores the absurd intersection of celebration and disappointment, touching on blanket pardons for January 6th attendees and the unexpected delight of a MAGA garbage truck. With playful anecdotes and political reflections, they reveal the surreal landscape of a divided America.
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Two Inaugurations
- Jordan Klepper compared Trump's second inauguration to his first.
- The second inauguration was confusing, with last-minute changes and a lack of clear events.
Pre-Inauguration Festivities
- Trump held a pre-inauguration rally featuring Kid Rock and other figures.
- The rally was described as a gathering of those who've 'made a lot of noise and created awful music and culture wars'.
The Trump Registry
- The concept of a Trump registry, where supporters donate to the campaign, was readily accepted by attendees.
- This highlights the normalization of political donations as a form of voice amplification.