During a recent episode of his podcast, Jon Stewart explains why Trump's reelection feels different this time than it did before.
Jon Stewart was long one of America's leading political pundits, but he wasn't working in that medium when Donald Trump rose to power. It is different in 2024 as Stewart is again hosting The Daily Show. And while the Trump win was devastating to many, having Stewart to talk them off the edge is somewhat comforting.
The host said during his show last night:
"This feels different, because it is a democratic victory. I feel like we were prepared for all scenarios and in each one of those scenarios it was, how is Donald Trump going to finagle his way back into the [White House]? How is he going to use undemocratic principles? What measure of intimidation and underhanded [shenanigans] will this man use to worm his way back into the Oval Office?"
Stewart continued by noting, "And it turned out he used our electoral system as it is designed. And in that moment, I thought, well, f‑‑‑, I’m not sure we have a team of lawyers for that. F‑‑‑ us, f‑‑‑ me, I was wrong, will continue to be wrong."
The comic closed by looking on the bright side, "I still believe in this country, and I still believe in individuals, and I still believe in the power of change and organization, goodness, competence. I mean, for God’s sake, the Mets made the playoffs."