Jon Stewart gives new suggestion to ‘flailing’ GOP upset by Kamala Harris’ presidential bid

Jon Stewart mocked Donald Trump's reaction to Kamala Harris stepping up as the Democratic nominee, calling it 'the Trumpiest way possible
UPDATED JUL 30, 2024
Jon Stewart suggested that the Republicans replace Donald Trump 'out of fairness' amid the endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee (The Daily show/Getty images)
Jon Stewart suggested that the Republicans replace Donald Trump 'out of fairness' amid the endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee (The Daily show/Getty images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jon Stewart returned to 'The Daily Show' on Monday with a pointed suggestion for Republicans frustrated by the Democratic Party's potential shift from President Joe Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive nominee.

He proposed that the GOP should consider replacing Donald Trump as their nominee “out of fairness.”

Jon Stewart suggests Republicans could replace Donald Trump

Jon Stewart acknowledged the Republicans’ dissatisfaction, stating, “I do understand that they’re upset. It makes sense.” He continued, “So how about we do this? Out of fairness! I’m a fair person. You can replace your old guy, too. That’s right.”

Stewart noted that Trump had reacted to the Democratic swap in “the Trumpiest way possible,” sharing a Truth Social post in which Trump said, “The party should be reimbursed for money it has spent to campaign against Biden.”

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump participates in the final presidential debate against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden at Belmont University on October 22, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the last debate between the two candidates before the election on November 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Jon Stewart claimed that Donald Trump reacted to the Democratic swap in 'the Trumpiest way possible' (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

With the Republican Party now needing to adjust their strategy, Stewart suggested they reconsider their attacks. For instance, he referenced the claim that Harris “doesn’t like Jewish people,” to which the comedian, being Jewish himself, humorously pointed out, “Join the club! We’re getting crushed out there. Right now, I’m not even sure how much we like ourselves.” He also highlighted that Harris is married to a Jewish man.

Jon Stewart slams sexist attacks on Kamala Harris

The late-night host criticized the attacks on Kamala Harris’ personal life, describing accusations that she “slept her way to the top” as “so sexist.” He countered conservative claims that Harris isn’t a competent leader, remarking, “Your candidate’s Donald Trump!” and added, “His catchphrase is literally, ‘You’re fired!’ He’s the Anna Wintour of authoritarian wannabes.”



 

Stewart continued by emphasizing Trump's problematic record, saying, “Donald Trump hired 44 cabinet members, 75% of them want nothing to do with the guy. His secretary of state called him a f**king moron. His chief of staff said, ‘He’s the most flawed person I’ve ever met.’” He concluded with a jab at Trump's vice presidential choices, saying, “You know why he needs a new vice president as a running mate? I’ll tell you what, he tried to get the last one killed!”

Social media reactions

Social media reactions to the attacks on Kamala Harris and Jon Stewart's suggestion that the GOP could also replace former president Donald Trump reveals a spectrum of critical perspectives.

One user wrote, "This just in, the GOP continues to not know what do with women."

Another user added, "Donald Trump is very persuasive. He’s persuaded me to NEVER vote Republican again, no matter which office."

One user commented, "Trump is going to be 82 yrs old in office and picked a VP who is completely unfit to take his place. Disqualifying. Again."

One individual said, "They feel she's too young to be President, but too old to be a woman." 

Another user replied, "He has also recently said at a rally that they won’t have to vote again because he will “fix it”.

One stated, "They know simulataniously not to be sexist or racist but literally cant help themselves. Shouting WOKE for a decade and still havent dispelled their own distrust for women and poc."

Another said, "They know what they want to do to women. It's not pretty."

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