The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Bombarded by Epstein Q's in Scotland, MAGA “Caddies” Provide Cover Back Home | Peter Beinart
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Jul 29, 2025 
Peter Beinart, Editor-at-large of Jewish Currents and author of 'Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning', joins Jon Stewart for a thought-provoking discussion. They delve into Trump's golf antics and the absurdity of his PR tactics amid the Epstein scandal. Beinart emphasizes the importance of listening to Palestinian stories for a deeper understanding of conflict. The conversation also highlights the need for Jewish communities to engage critically and compassionately with their history and identity in the context of ongoing humanitarian issues.
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Trump's Scotland Epstein Defense
- Donald Trump fled to Scotland to escape Epstein scandal questions but kept giving his typical denial defenses there.
- He disparaged evidence and framed his disassociation from Epstein as due to employee poaching, not criminal behavior.
Trump's Cheating Lifestyle Analogy
- Trump embodies cheating to get his way, shown by cheating at golf with caddies' help.
- This strategy mirrors his life where allies assist unethical moves to ensure his success.
Trump Allies Defend Using Folksy Claims
- Trump's defenders shamelessly dismiss Democrat concerns on Epstein with baseless claims and folksy denials.
- Some Republican allies accuse Democrats as compromised for wanting to protect list secrecy.
