David Bridges
The events surrounding Donald Trump’s inauguration day were filled with notable moments, from the infamous viral hats to the impactful speech and the extensive online reactions it garnered. Each element contributed to a day that would be remembered for its controversies and unexpected occurrences.
In the Daily Show clip featured above, Jon Stewart takes a closer look at the day, highlighting everything from an awkward gesture made by Eric Trump to a similarly troubling action from Elon Musk, which bore a striking resemblance to a Nazi salute. Stewart comments, “OK. Charitably I’m just going to say that was an awkward, my heart goes out to you gesture. Many of you might have done it like this,” while demonstrating a more appropriate gesture using both hands close to his chest. However, the situation escalates as Stewart plays another clip of Musk repeating the salute, this time directed at the back of the stadium, leading him to exclaim, “Son of a bitch.”
Stewart proceeds to discuss Joe Biden’s last-minute pardons granted to his family members, illustrating the complexities and challenges surrounding political accountability. He encapsulates the day’s events with a rather somber reflection, stating, “So the takeaway of this entire day was, a man who tried to overthrow the government has been peacefully handed the reins of power, and the outgoing president has started a new tradition of blanket pardoning everyone in his orbit.” He concludes with a biting commentary on the political landscape, describing the interactions as a “magnificent, snake-sucking-its-own-dick cycle of no accountability.”
Topics
The Daily Show
Politics
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