As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of political satire under my belt, I’ve seen it all – from Clinton to Trump, and now Harris versus… well, let’s not even mention his name again. Tuesday night’s debate was an unforgettable rollercoaster ride, filled with unexpected twists, turns, and a healthy dose of absurdity that only the world of politics can provide.
On Tuesday night, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert expressed their opinions during their separate live shows about the initial, and possibly final, debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential race.
At Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, Democratic and Republican presidential nominees engaged in a 90-minute debate overseen by ABC News’ Linsey Davis and David Muir. The initial greeting was cordial, but soon turned fierce as they criticized each other’s policies, campaigns, and ideologies. They also discussed controversial issues such as abortion, immigration, the economy, the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict, among others.
Following the debate, both “The Daily Show” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” aired their live episodes to dissect the proceedings, focusing on some of Donald Trump’s more extraordinary claims. On “The Daily Show,” host Jon Stewart commenced by joking that neither Trump nor Harris failed to answer any questions, instead continuing the classic “American practice” of dodging questions and resorting to unfounded personal attacks.
Stewart zeroed in on the abortion aspect of the discussion and played a snippet from the debate where Trump boldly declared, “Everyone” desires to reverse the ruling in Roe v. Wade, without providing any proof.
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“Holy shit! She crushed that,” Stewart said, marvelling at Harris’ answer.
Stewart additionally criticized Trump for yet again fixating on the size of his crowds, and took a jab at the ex-president’s absurd and untrue claims that illegal immigrants were stealing people’s pets.
Following a humorous analysis of Donald Trump’s unusual outbursts, Stewart shifted to a more somber tone later in the show, particularly when Trump attempted to evade accountability for the January 6th insurrection during the debate and instead accused Nancy Pelosi.
Regardless of other aspects, there’s one thing I have little regard for about the previous president – it’s this particular trait that I find most disappointing. When he finds himself in a tight spot and is compelled to deal with the tiniest repercussions stemming from his dishonesty and underhanded tactics, he often resorts to what is known as the ‘last refuge of scoundrels’,” Stewart expressed, clearly growing agitated by his words.
He added, “This individual, who repeatedly claims to be your defender and suggests they are the one standing between you and others, will invariably be the first to abandon ship when trouble arises on a vessel. In such critical situations, they will consistently utter the same excuse: ‘I was merely informed to join this voyage.’ Despite everyone being aware, they were actually the captain of the ship.
“In any other country, that lack of accountability would be disqualifying,” Stewart concluded.
At the real-time recording of “The Late Show,” Colbert kicked off his critique of the debate by commenting that Harris aggressively attacked and aimed to provoke Trump.
Now that it’s all finished, they’re still searching for fragments of his satellite up in the lower part of Earth’s orbit,” Colbert joked.
As the conversation progressed, Colbert playfully commented that Harris had managed to irritate Trump, much like one might season a piece of meat with butter and rosemary. He found it delightful. By the end of the debate, it seemed as though Trump’s arguments were becoming increasingly weak, much like a piece of overcooked meat falling off the bone.
Colbert pointed out Trump’s habit of speaking in a disorganized manner, remarking that his words were often so irrational that it resembled how a parent might regard a child presenting reasons for owning a tiger as a pet.
Jimmy Fallon began his monologue for The Tonight Show with a few remarks about the debate, saying, “Tonight marked the first encounter between Harris and Trump… That’s why Trump spent the entire debate preparing by binge-watching this season of Love Is Blind.
In a humorous twist, the presenter said that Harris was attempting to portray Trump as an outdated artifact, whereas Trump seemed to misunderstand ‘relic’ as a type of sauce he uses on his hot dogs. Trump playfully responded, mimicking his voice, “Load up on ketchup and relic. I adore relic. Some folks don’t care for relic, but I…
Fallon further pointed out the absence of a live audience during the debate, commenting, “They were essentially speaking into a completely quiet, vacant space. However, author J.D. Vance refers to such situations as ‘rallies’.
The recent debate on Tuesday was held over two months after Trump and President Joe Biden’s June 27 debate. This encounter raised concerns due to Biden’s unsteady and faltering performance, leading many within the Democratic Party to call for him to withdraw from the presidential race. However, on July 21, President Biden made the decision to suspend his re-election campaign and endorse Harris as his replacement at the head of the ticket.
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2024-09-11 16:24