
The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Delivered on His Campaign Promises, But Only to Himself | Alexandria Stapleton
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Jan 23, 2026 Alexandria Stapleton, an Emmy Award-winning documentarian behind the Netflix docuseries 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning,' shares insights into the project’s cultural significance and the challenges of documenting a controversial figure like Combs. She discusses the evolution of hip-hop and the conversations needed for accountability. Comedian Lewis Black humorously critiques Gen Z's nostalgia for retro trends, like smoking and dumb phones, pointing out the absurdity in their revival of outdated fads. Together, they unpack serious themes wrapped in humor.
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Promises Served Trump, Not The Public
- Josh Johnson argues Trump's promises mainly benefited himself rather than the public.
- Trump used the presidency to enrich and centralize roles, leaving citizens behind.
Wealth Concentration Over Shared Prosperity
- Josh Johnson contrasts Trump's campaign promise to make Americans rich with reporting that Trump personally gained over $1.4 billion.
- The result framed wealth gains as concentrated with Trump, not the populace.
He Took The Jobs, Not Created Them
- Josh Johnson highlights job-growth claims but notes jobs and public roles were centralized under Trump.
- He frames Trump as taking the jobs rather than creating them for others.

