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Jon Stewart Slams Right's Absurd Reaction to USA Hockey Win

2/24/2026

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Jon Stewart discussed Team USA's hockey victory over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics on The Daily Show.
He highlighted the Right's reaction and noted FBI Director Kash Patel's presence during the celebration.
Stewart referenced hockey's resurgence as culturally significant and cited the HBO series 'Heated Rivalry.'
He questioned why the Right frames Canada as an enemy and described the politics of the win as absurd.

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Jon Stewart discussed Team USA's hockey victory over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics on The Daily Show.
He highlighted the Right's reaction and noted FBI Director Kash Patel's presence during the celebration.
Stewart referenced hockey's resurgence as culturally significant and cited the HBO series 'Heated Rivalry.'
He questioned why the Right frames Canada as an enemy and described the politics of the win as absurd.