Jon Stewart Credits Voters for Doing What Media, Institutions and Businesses Refused to Do

Jon Stewart commended the American electorate for rejecting President Donald Trump's influence, a feat that media, institutions and businesses failed to accomplish during his second term. On "The Weekly Show," Stewart lauded voters following Democrats' victory across the country in the recent 2026 midterm elections, commonly referred to as a "blue tsunami."

Stewart exclaimed that the American voting public deserved a ticker tape parade for being the sole institution in the nation to defy the "reality distortion machine" orchestrated by Trump. He further noted how universities and law firms had succumbed to Trump's pressure, while the American people responded with a "quick reality check."

During Trump's second term, Hollywood entities like Paramount had aligned with the president to benefit from his administration, especially in their mergers and acquisitions endeavors. Similarly, several Ivy League universities had caved under political and financial pressures from the Trump administration, despite filing lawsuits to contest the president's actions.

Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, elaborated on the implications of Democrats now holding a majority in Congress. Longwell emphasized that this marks the opportunity to restore democracy, ending concerns about Trump's potential reign and the misuse of ICE. She also highlighted the impact of first-time voters, contributing to Democrats' unprecedented wins across the nation.

The Democrats secured Senate seats in Kansas, Texas, and South Carolina for the first time in decades.