The Daily Show: Ears Edition Jon Stewart on Who Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Really Helps — and Hurts | Journalist Steve Kroft
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Jul 8, 2025 
In this discussion, Jon Stewart is joined by Steve Kroft, a seasoned journalist from CBS's 60 Minutes, known for his investigative prowess and award-winning reporting. They delve into Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, dissecting its myriad impacts, including tax cuts skewed towards the wealthy while cutting funds for essential services. The duo explores the troubling implications of Trump's lawsuit settlement against Paramount, labeling it a potential "shakedown" and its effects on press freedom. Their conversation uncovers the tightrope journalists walk amid political pressures.
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Trump's Tax Bill Winners and Losers
- Trump's Big Beautiful Bill cuts nearly $1.2 trillion from Medicaid and food assistance, risking coverage loss for millions.
- Meanwhile, it increases military and immigration enforcement spending massively, favoring billionaires and corporations.
Political Hypocrisy and Fecklessness
- Republicans hypocritically oppose rushed bill readings when Democrats do it but pass massive legislation under similar conditions.
- Democrats are powerless to stop the bill, ultimately only striking its name, exposing political fecklessness.
Scripted Opposition in Senate Votes
- The media dramatizes the fragility of Trump's coalition but the bill passage was scripted with opposition votes for show.
- Senators publicly opposed the bill for appearances but ultimately voted yes without obtaining concessions.