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Jon Stewart Slams Trump: Oil Over Global Turmoil?

1/13/2026

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On the January 13 episode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart criticized U.S. President Donald J. Trump over Nicolás Maduro's capture and proposed actions in Cuba, Greenland, and Iran.
He said Trump prioritized a meeting with oil executives over addressing the turmoil.
He asked, "What the fuck is happening?"
The segment ended with a joke about Trump admiring his new ballroom during the meeting.

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On the January 13 episode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart criticized U.S. President Donald J. Trump over Nicolás Maduro's capture and proposed actions in Cuba, Greenland, and Iran.
He said Trump prioritized a meeting with oil executives over addressing the turmoil.
He asked, "What the fuck is happening?"
The segment ended with a joke about Trump admiring his new ballroom during the meeting.