Jon Stewart says Trump behaving like ‘reverse Oprah’ over his plan to accept $400M jet gift from Qatar

The gift intended for use during Trump’s presidency and later for his presidential library prompted Jon Stewart to dub him 'the reverse Oprah'
UPDATED MAY 14, 2025
Jon Stewart ridicules Trump for accepting gift of luxury jet from Qatar (@TheDailyShow/X)
Jon Stewart ridicules Trump for accepting gift of luxury jet from Qatar (@TheDailyShow/X)

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA: Jon Stewart didn’t hold back in his latest 'Daily Show' segment, unloading on President Donald Trump after it was revealed that he accepted a $400 million luxury jet from the royal family of Qatar, reports The Guardian.

The gift intended for use during Trump’s presidency and later for his presidential library prompted Stewart to dub him “the reverse Oprah.”



 

Jon Stewart roasts Trump over Qatar jet gift

“What? Qatar is giving us a plane that Trump gets to keep?” Stewart asked, mockingly. “He’s like the reverse Oprah. I get a jet! And that’s it. I get a jet. For my library!’”

He joked that Trump’s presidential library apparently needs a high-end private aircraft to deliver books across continents in style.

“Why does his library need a jet? Why would your presidential library need - ‘Hello, I’m calling from Europe, and I need a book about Trump, by morning! And the book must travel in the comfort and style one can only get from Qatar.'”

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - MAY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman interact with officials during a “coffee ceremony” at the Saudi Royal Court on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Trump begins a multi-nation tour of the Gulf region focused on expanding economic ties and reinforcing security cooperation with key U.S. allies. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman interact with officials during a 'coffee ceremony' at the Saudi Royal Court on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

In another clip, the jet’s luxurious features were highlighted including what's said to be the “the biggest master bedroom in the sky as well as some very plush living quarters and several private offices.”

The speaker added, “But hey, it’s a jet from Qatar. We can trust them. They’re not suspect like Canada.”

Beyond the satire, Stewart questioned the implications of accepting such a gift. “Qatar is considered an American ally, but it’s also an ally of Iran, and China, and even Hamas,” he pointed out, warning that geopolitical friendships aren’t always straightforward.

Trump, in his defense, shrugged off concerns, saying, “They’re giving us a free jet. I could say no, no, no, don’t give it to us. I want to pay you $1 billion or $400 million or whatever it is or I could say thank you.”



 

Stewart responded, “It’s not a free jet. You know the expression ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’? A sandwich! A BLT! Imagine now that the BLT has an engine, nine bathrooms, and funds proxy wars!”

Jon Stewart brands Trump 'reverse Oprah' after Qatar jet scandal ignites online frenzy

Jon Stewart is once again making waves, this time for skewering Donald Trump in a segment that has gone viral. In a searing monologue on The 'Daily Show', Stewart addressed the growing scandal involving Trump’s alleged acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar and didn’t hold back.

One user wrote, “Hilarious. Even right wing can laugh at this,” while another added, “That was an amazing 19 minutes of television. ”



 



 

Another user commented, “Trump is the reverse Oprah. I get a jet & that’s it.” lol so true.”



 

“I’m a Trump supporter, but Jon’s takedown on the prez tonight had me in stitches,” a user said, while another added, “So Trump took Bribe Force One from Saudi. He's pathetic yet predictable.” 



 



 

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