Jon Stewart urges McDonald's to 'save Democracy' by giving Donald Trump a job

'The Daily Show' show mocks media's outrage and confusion over Donald Trump's election tactics
During 'The Daily Show', Jon Stewart begged McDonald’s to 'save democracy' by hiring Donald Trump (Getty Images)
During 'The Daily Show', Jon Stewart begged McDonald’s to 'save democracy' by hiring Donald Trump (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Comedian Jon Stewart reflects on the “surreal” landscape of the fast-approaching 2024 election, zeroing in on none other than Donald Trump's recent jaunt to a Pennsylvania McDonald's.

As the crowd buzzed with anticipation during the delightfully irreverent opening monologue on 'The Daily Show', Stewart quipped, “This campaign cannot get any weirder,” setting the stage for a night of sharp commentary and humor.

Jon Stewart begs McDonald’s to 'save democracy' by hiring Donald Trump

Jon Stewart kicked things off with a clip of Donald Trump at McDonald’s, where the former president playfully declared, “My first day at McDonald’s. I’m looking for a job. So, if you don't mind, I want to work the French fry counter.”



 

Seemingly stunned by the absurdity of it all, Stewart responded with a blend of disbelief and sarcasm: “Give him the job. I implore you. I don't care if his references don't shake out. Save democracy, give him the job.” His call to action prompted cheers from the audience, emphasizing the outlandishness of the current political climate.

Stewart noted that while Trump has been engaging in increasingly unusual antics, he appears to be relishing the attention. “He’s out there having the time of his life,” Stewart remarked, humorously summarizing Trump’s campaign strategy. “That's his whole campaign right now: ‘Ave Maria’ dance party, ‘I'm going to deport everybody', football tailgate, blame the Jews if I lose, McDonald’s drive-thru.”

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump works behind the counter making french fries during a visit to McDonald's restaurant on October 20, 2024 in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania. Trump is campaigning the entire day in the state of Pennsylvania. Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris continue to campaign in battleground swing states ahead of the November 5th election. (Photo by Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images)
Republican presidential nominee, former US president Donald Trump works behind the counter making french fries during a visit to McDonald's restaurant on October 20, 2024, in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania (Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images)

Jon Stewart mocks media's outrage and confusion over Donald Trump's election tactics

Continuing his riff, Jon Stewart turned his sights on the media's reactions, suggesting they’re confused about where to direct their outrage.

“He’s out there having the time of his life and the poor, sweet media — they know they're mad. They’re just not exactly sure which thing they should be maddest about anymore. But I can tell you one thing, media, it probably shouldn't be the McDonald’s thing,” he noted.

The comedic tension escalated as Stewart played a clip of an MSNBC analyst lambasting Trump’s “inept” fast-food escapade, adding his own humorous caveat: “Look I’m all for criticizing Donald Trump, but I got to tell you, I also don't know how to work the fryer at McDonald’s, and would be incapable of doing so.”

His self-deprecating humor resonated, reminding viewers that the bar for competence seems to be set low across the board. As Stewart navigated the chaotic waters of this election cycle, he observed, “We can no longer discern the noise from the signal. We've lost the ability to understand what level of outrage to even demonstrate.”  

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