Jordan Klepper Pokes Fun at Trump Campaign’s Closing Message Focusing on Peanut the Squirrel’s Death: ‘I’m Glad Republicans Finally Care About Police Brutality’

As a lifelong follower of politics and late-night comedy, I must say that this year’s election has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. But Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show” with Jordan Klepper was a definite high point. His take on the final days of the campaign, particularly the focus on Peanut the squirrel and the unexpected appearance of RFK Jr., had me in stitches.


In the episode of “The Daily Show” aired on Monday evening, host Jordan Klepper playfully criticized the significant matters that Donald Trump’s campaign highlighted in the days leading up to the election, such as the passing of Peanut, a viral squirrel who was humanely put down by New York wildlife authorities last week.

Klepper stated that the Trump campaign has one final opportunity to convey their message. He added, ‘Someone must be remaining diligent about the crucial matters instead of being diverted like an overexcited puppy chasing after a squirrel.’

Switching gears, they aired a snippet during their late-night broadcast of my reference to the sad demise of Peanut the squirrel. I shared this at a campaign rally in Sanford, N.C., over the weekend. “I could sense Don’s enthusiasm about Peanut,” I said, “He was curious if it was true that Democrats had supposedly killed the squirrel equivalent of Elon Musk.

Friends, as Election Day approaches, the Republicans’ ultimate appeal is, “It’s time for retribution for the demise of our beloved squirrel, Peanut.” Now, I appreciate their newfound concern for police brutality, but here we are, with a nationwide outpouring of grief over the loss of our little friend, Peanut the squirrel.

During his opening monologue, Klepper compared Kamala Harris and Trump’s closing campaign messages, saying that the latter’s campaign has “gone off the rails.”

Kamala Harris is wrapping up her campaign with an air of happiness and popular excitement, whereas Donald Trump’s final pitch is that he’s angry with just about everyone,” Klepper stated.

The late-night program showed Trump delivering speeches at rallies in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania over the weekend, particularly criticizing Representative Adam Schiff. During one segment, Trump expressed a sentiment that it wouldn’t bother him if someone attempted to “take out” false news through violent means, indirectly suggesting assassination.

Klepper remarked that he was merely joking about reporters being harmed by gunfire. I suppose one would be irritable as well, given the necessity of holding all campaign events within a protective glass casing, much like a barricaded stick of deodorant in a pharmacy.

He continued, “But Trump wasn’t just giving off dark vibes. He was also giving off a weird sexual energy.”

At the event, they aired a video clip that seemed to depict Trump making gestures suggesting oral sex with his microphone during his Wisconsin rally on Friday.

It’s clear when a campaign is in trouble if you find yourself tuning into C-SPAN and being asked for your age,” Klepper stated. “However, destroying a microphone stand isn’t the most unusual aspect of his closing speech. The strangest part is that, with only a few days remaining, he casually mentions, ‘By the way, RFK Jr. will handle all the presidential duties.’

The “Daily Show” correspondent pointed out that the ex-president has recently declared his intention to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to oversee the country’s health, food, and other matters. Klepper commented, “This is quite a bit of unexpected news on the day before Election Day. You’ve been discussing tariffs for the past two years, and now you’re casually mentioning that the man with questionable mental health is responsible for everyone’s wellbeing.

Klepper stated, “In summary: Election Day is just around the corner. Our presidential contender seems to be spiraling further into chaos, a large group of his backers are prepared to fight alongside him, the Capitol is fortified for what appears to be a decisive battle, our children’s dental health is at risk, law enforcement is shooting squirrels, and tomorrow will reveal whether Earth continues its turbulent state or we plunge headlong into chaos.

He added, “I guess what I’m saying is, don’t forget to vote.”

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2024-11-05 10:46