On ‘Daily Show,’ Jon Stewart Mocks Democrats Attending Trump’s Inauguration: ‘Let’s Go See Hitler and Get a Quick Selfie First’

Jon Stewart criticized President Trump’s inauguration on “The Daily Show” following the event, specifically calling out Democratic lawmakers for maintaining decorum instead of speaking out against the president.

As Democrats appeared and interacted cordially at their regular gathering, Stewart voiced his criticism towards the leaders, with the exception of Michelle Obama who didn’t attend, stating that they seemed to be carrying on as if everything was normal in the political landscape of Washington.

Additionally present were individuals who had cautioned Americans against a potential authoritarian leader named Trump, as he put it. ‘Check this out, Mom! Oh, let’s stop by and snap a selfie with Hitler first! Hey! Look at us! A quick one for Instagram!’, he mockingly commented. Former President Obama was in attendance. Ex-President Bush appeared to be present, albeit somewhat reluctantly. Vice President Pence made an appearance, perhaps to allow the crowd to complete their task. Only Michelle Obama seemed to maintain a principled stand by choosing not to attend.

I too took notice of Elon Musk’s rather unusual behavior at the event that sparked a flurry of discussions and debates online. I replayed the footage, and with kindness in mind, I interpreted it as an awkward expression of sympathy. Let me clarify, under the circumstances, it was a challenging day, public speaking isn’t typically his forte, and this was an unusual one-off gesture. I kindly ask him to refrain from repeating this action.

After showing a video of Musk repeating the same action moments later, Stewart exclaimed, “Gosh darn it! You were clearly trying to make sure everyone at the back could see. I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and say maybe this was Elon’s way of ‘Dancing Over the Critics.’

Watch the full segment below.

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2025-01-21 11:17