Jon Stewart Criticizes Republicans, Trump Over Epstein List, Social Cuts

Jon Stewart used his platform on The Daily Show to sharply criticize the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers for their handling of government spending and the Jeffrey Epstein files. Stewart mocked the passage of the 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' which cuts funding for vital assistance programs like Medicaid and SNAP, while accusing Trump and his allies of expanding the deficit and undermining the social safety net. He highlighted the administration's contradictory statements regarding the existence of an Epstein 'client list,' with a recent Department of Justice memo confirming no such list exists, despite earlier claims by Attorney General Pam Bondi. Stewart ridiculed Trump’s evasiveness and the administration’s failure to release the promised Epstein files, underscoring the perceived lack of transparency and accountability. Democrats were also criticized by Stewart for their inability to prevent the bill’s passage, reflecting a broader frustration with political fecklessness. The discussion included references to Trump’s dismissive attitude toward the Epstein controversy and his broader success in advancing his agenda with little resistance.