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Jon Stewart Slams Trump's Gatsby Party Amid Food Stamp Cuts

11/5/2025

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Jon Stewart criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for hosting a Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, calling it decadence and hedonism, hours before millions lost food stamp benefits during the government shutdown.
Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel echoed the criticism.
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly dismissed the criticism, saying Democrats obstruct reopening efforts.

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Jon Stewart criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for hosting a Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, calling it decadence and hedonism, hours before millions lost food stamp benefits during the government shutdown.
Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel echoed the criticism.
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly dismissed the criticism, saying Democrats obstruct reopening efforts.