The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | Commander-In-Beef
Oct 13, 2025
Dive into the chaotic world of Trump's beefs with notable figures like President Zelenskyy and Governor Gavin Newsom. The hosts unpack Trump's bold trade promises, scrutinizing his rhetoric around prices. They also examine a controversial Oval Office meeting compared to a WWE storyline and discuss the implications of Trump's actions towards Harvard and the National Guard in California. Plus, there's a breakdown of his ongoing feud with Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Expect laughs mixed with sharp commentary!
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The Tattoo That Became Reality
- Trump insisted a photo-label was actually tattooed on Kilmar Garcia's knuckles and doubled down publicly.
- Hosts mocked his certainty and the absurdity of preferring Photoshop over eyewitness reality.
Wrestling As A Foreign-Policy Mirror
- The show compares the Oval Office meeting with Zelensky to a WWE betrayal to explain public shock.
- Using wrestling narrative highlights how spectacle and performance shape modern geopolitics.
Amanpour Left Dazed
- Hosts replay clips showing Christiane Amanpour stunned by Trump's Oval Office performance.
- They highlight how seasoned journalists reacted with visible disbelief and exhaustion.