But it was Stewart’s grim forecast about Trump’s final days in office that drew the most attention.
“So ultimately, at the end of this, does Trump burn the country down for insurance money? Like, where are we headed?” he asked, darkly speculating about a chaotic conclusion to Trump’s term.
Stewart has remained one of the Trump administration’s most vocal satirists. Marking Trump’s 100th day back in office last month, Stewart delivered a typically biting assessment on The Daily Show:
“Trump’s first 100 days is like if America landed on the moon and killed Bin Laden in the same mission.
‘Thought you could hide on the moon, Bin Laden? Get him, boys!’ According to Trump, the most successful 100 days in the history of our country. Can anyone offer a counterpoint?”
While Stewart’s predictions are characteristically hyperbolic, they reflect widespread concerns about the trajectory of American political institutions under Trump’s renewed leadership.
Whether his fears prove justified remains to be seen—but his warnings have undoubtedly reignited debate around press freedom, executive power, and the limits of political satire.
