The Daily Show: Ears Edition This Week's News | Jon Stewart on Trump's Tariff Tirade & Desi Lydic on the Gory State of the Union
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Feb 28, 2026 Sharp takes on Trump's tariff meltdown and the Supreme Court ruling that set it off. Satirical riffs about MAGA claiming a U.S. hockey win and the strange political spin. Deeply worrying talk about U.S. military moves near Iran and the brink-of-war vibe. Wild cultural hits including an erotic workout video, taxpayer-funded luxury travel, and new fallout from the Epstein files.
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Hockey Win Became A MAGA Prop
- Jon Stewart contrasts national anxiety with unifying moments like the U.S. men's hockey golden goal.
- He criticizes how MAGA quickly co-opted the win for nationalist rhetoric while mocking the fandom's extremes and 'crazy eyes' imagery.
Mixed Messaging Fuels Iran War Risk
- The U.S. appears poised for conflict with Iran amid a rapid military buildup and urgent warnings about nuclear material timelines.
- Jon Stewart questions the inconsistent messaging and past claims of having 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program, exposing strategic confusion.
Supreme Court Rebuffs Trump's Tariff Power
- The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs as unconstitutional after lengthy consideration.
- Jon Stewart highlights the irony that a Court with many of Trump's appointees unanimously ruled against his tariff regime after 10 months of deliberation.