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Jon Stewart Injures Hand Critiquing Musk, Receives DOGE Gifts

2/27/2025

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Jon Stewart's fiery monologue on "The Daily Show" took a wild turn when he injured his hand while critiquing Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency over pharmaceutical subsidies. In a moment of humor, he smashed a coffee mug and joked about needing hospital care. Musk, in a light-hearted gesture, later sent Stewart DOGE merchandise to lift his spirits.

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Jon Stewart's fiery monologue on "The Daily Show" took a wild turn when he injured his hand while critiquing Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency over pharmaceutical subsidies. In a moment of humor, he smashed a coffee mug and joked about needing hospital care. Musk, in a light-hearted gesture, later sent Stewart DOGE merchandise to lift his spirits.