The Daily Show: Ears Edition This Week's News | Jon on MAGA's Renee Good Hypocrisy & Klepper on Minnesotans' Response to ICE
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Jan 17, 2026 Jon Stewart hilariously critiques Trump's outrageous claims about Venezuela and the absurd talk of acquiring Greenland. He dives into the hypocrisy surrounding the tragic shooting of Renee Good compared to January 6. Meanwhile, Jordan Klepper highlights the community's brave response to ICE raids in Minnesota and mocks RFK Jr.'s confusing food pyramid. Both hosts tackle the bizarre political landscape, from military threats against Iran to right-wing reactions to new NYC leadership, delivering sharp commentary on today's headlines.
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Presidency as Personal Whim
- Jon Stewart highlights Trump's casual approach to international crises, treating foreign policy like personal whim.
- Stewart argues this erodes norms of checks and balances and global stability.
Unilateral Force Replaces Checks
- Stewart points out Trump claiming unilateral authority to use military force with "I have options."
- He frames that claim as replacing constitutional checks with personal morality.
January 6 Versus Renee Good
- Jon Stewart recounts MAGA's defense of January 6 rioters as peaceful and provoked.
- He contrasts that with how Renee Good was described to justify her shooting.