Jon Stewart Trolls Democrats

Jon Stewart, the former host of The Daily Show, recently took aim at both political parties after President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, despite having previously stated that he would not. Stewart’s commentary highlights the hypocrisy often found in politics, particularly when it comes to self-imposed “purity tests” that parties struggle to pass—testimony to the challenges Democrats face in justifying their commitment to principles while overlooking their own contradictions.

In his remarks, Stewart acknowledged that pardons are not unusual in politics, especially when it comes to family matters. “Why not take care of your kid, even if you said you weren’t going to?” Stewart remarked, somewhat sympathetically, about Biden’s decision. Still, he pointed out the glaring inconsistency in how the left has framed this issue. Democrats have often prided themselves on adhering to high moral standards, but their actions seem to contradict their own rhetoric, particularly when it comes to the justice system and accountability.

Hunter Biden, who was facing felony charges for gun possession and tax evasion, was granted a pardon by his father on Sunday. This decision sparked backlash from Republicans and some Democrats, especially given Biden’s previous statements that no pardon would be granted. Stewart, however, was not overly critical of the pardon itself but took aim at the political theater surrounding it. He noted that the Democrats had set up a moral “Mason-Dixon line” with their own rhetoric about the law, which now seemed utterly meaningless in light of Biden’s reversal.

Stewart’s broader point was that Republicans have long been able to ignore these kinds of moral contradictions without facing the same backlash. The left, on the other hand, finds itself caught in a perpetual struggle to reconcile its ideals with the political reality. Stewart sarcastically remarked that while Republicans have been known to “blow up” the system, Democrats get stuck trying to defend flawed institutions they have created, all while trying to appear above reproach.

Stewart also riffed on the love between father and son as an excuse for the pardon, poking fun at conservative media, which had offered a different perspective. He mocked Fox News anchor Ainsley Earhardt for suggesting that a loving father would always support his troubled child, even if that meant letting them off the hook for serious legal trouble. The comic quipped, “I’m sure the pardon is a narrowly written, precisely drawn farewell note of compassion for a loved one,” underscoring the political nature of the move.

While Stewart’s comedy often blends humor with insight, his comments resonate beyond the laughs. They illustrate the frustrations many conservatives feel about a political system where rules seem to bend for those in power—regardless of party affiliation. It’s a tough pill to swallow for those who believe in equal accountability under the law, no matter who the individual is or what party they represent.