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Jon Stewart mocks Trump reaction to Lindsey Graham death
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- Jon Stewart mocked President Donald Trump's eulogy for the late Senator Lindsey Graham on "The Daily Show," highlighting Trump's mixed praise and criticism during various TV appearances.
- Stewart joked about Trump's comments on Graham's frequent calls, golf game, and political work ethic, suggesting Trump had quickly moved through grief stages to forgetfulness.
- Trump rated Graham's life "99 instead of 100" due to his stance after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, which Stewart compared humorously to a pizza review.
- Stewart also joked about Senator Mitch McConnell's health and survival, poking fun at a hospital photo released after McConnell's fall.
- Other late-night hosts Seth Meyers and Ike Barinholtz also made jokes about Trump's eulogy and the political situation surrounding Graham's death and McConnell's recovery.
