Jon Stewart tells the face of Republican cowardice to stop pretending she'll ever defy Trump
Up-for-reelection Maine Senator Susan Collins took the brunt of The Daily Show host's frustration on Monday.
Jon Stewart's Last Week Tonight with Jon Stewart highlighted the apparent cowardice within the Republican Party as they feign defiance against Donald Trump. The segment began with Stewart's criticism of news anchors who falsely portrayed Republicans as close to opposing Trump, stating that the media should appreciate the rarity of such gestures.
Stewart mocked the Republican Party's understanding of master and gimp, represented by a ball-gagged mock-up of the GOP elephant mascot. He singled out Maine Senator Susan Collins as the "poster child for troubled acquiescence," noting her consistent votes in favor of Trump's administration despite public protests. Collins' votes on issues like $70 billion in ICE funding and Russell Vought's illegal withholding of congressional funds were highlighted.
Stewart also questioned Collins' pro-choice stance, pointing out that she only voted for four out of the Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe. The segment concluded with Stewart pondering whether Collins was merely acting concerned (Lucy) or truly naive about the betrayal that would follow (Charlie Brown). The Maine voters, according to Stewart, would have the chance to judge Collins' extent of complicity in the upcoming November election.
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