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Daily Show Roasts Trump, Musk, Cook, Huang’s China Trip

5/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Daily Show aired a monologue that mocked President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to China and the presence of Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang.
Host Jordan Klepper likened the delegation of President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang to the Rat Pack and noted President Donald Trump’s fatigue after landing in Beijing.
The monologue aired on Comedy Central’s weeknight 11 p.m. Eastern Time broadcast.

History

Historical Context

In February 1972 President Richard Nixon, with National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger, visited the People’s Republic of China, shook hands with Premier Zhou Enlai and signed the Shanghai Communiqué on Feb 28. Broadcast by over 100 TV journalists, the trip launched a triangular détente with the Soviet Union and created a template for high-profile diplomatic tours that today inspire satirical takes on Donald Trump’s imagined Beijing visit.

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Story summary

The Daily Show aired a monologue that mocked President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to China and the presence of Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang.
Host Jordan Klepper likened the delegation of President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang to the Rat Pack and noted President Donald Trump’s fatigue after landing in Beijing.
The monologue aired on Comedy Central’s weeknight 11 p.m. Eastern Time broadcast.

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