How can President Donald Trump swerve the U.S. Constitution in order to remain as Commander-in-Chief for a third term?
Jon Stewart believes the answer might lie in classic ‘90s action flick Face/Off, which starred Nicolas Cage and John Travolta.
After showing news footage of the story that Trump is genuinely considering remaining in office despite the two-term rule.
“Considering the option? I’m sorry, are you trying to order off menu from the constitution?,” said The Daily Show host. “There are other methods and you tried one a few years ago. There are other methods to stay in power, beyond when you are allowed to be there. Historically, some of them involve catapults. Have you guys heard of the movie Face/Off? Trump will watch that movie as the military seizes power.”
Stewart then joked that Democrats are so feckless that they might be on board with the idea. “What the fuck? At which point, I’m sure Chuck Schumer will say ‘I will allow it because in the third term, we think his popularity will go down to 30’,” he added.
The majority of Stewart’s Monday night monologue related to Trump’s administration’s job cuts, highlighting the tens of thousands of jobs that Elon Musk-run DOGE are cutting.
“Meanwhile, the process of streamlining our beautiful democracy continues apace. A couple of months into Trump’s second of his, let’s say four to seven terms, he continues to his vaunted Apprentice catchphrase: You’re fired,” he said.
Obviously, there were a few more Signalgate jokes. Stewart, in particular, highlighted Republicans’ strategy of blaming President Biden and Hillary Clinton.
Attorney General Pam Bondi defended Trump administration’s alleged security breach that allowed The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg to be included in a text chain discussing war plan.
“If you want to talk about classified information, talk about what was at Hillary Clinton’s home that she was trying to bleach bit,” she said.
“Who amongst us hasn’t tried to bleach their own bits? I think, obviously, I’m referring to anuses. So what are we talking about?,” Stewart then joked. “Blame Biden gets you 80% home, Hillary drives you the rest of the way in the trunk of her car shouting Benghazi.”
“Does the buck stop anywhere with this dude,” he concluded.