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Jon Stewart Hits at Trump’s Tariffs: ‘Last Time It Was Tried We Had a Great Depression’
Jon Stewart critiqued Donald Trump's economic plan on the latest episode of 'The Daily Show.'
He opened the show by noting, “Our economy is in the midst of a beautiful metamorphosis, turning from a simple caterpillar into a dead caterpillar.” The host then introduced a new segment he dubbed “Trade Wars” (same logo as Star Wars), and played a series of news clips outlining the impact of Trump’s global tariffs. “This turmoil could have lasting effects on the global economy, on everyday Americans, and most worryingly, the stock portfolios of members of Congress,” Stewart said. The late-night host continued that he’s concerned about the lack of response from Republicans, who don’t seemed fazed by the potential economic ripple effect.
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