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Jon Stewart Decries Trump’s UFC Mockery, Celebrates Knicks Victory

6/16/2026

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Jon Stewart called President Donald Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 on Paramount+, held on the White House lawn, a god-awful mockery.
He reminded viewers that Paramount+ streams Comedy Central, the network that airs The Daily Show.
He praised the New York Knicks’ NBA championship, mocked right-wing media for calling the celebrations “chaos” and “mayhem,” and said America is divided between those who find joy in community and those who seek fealty.

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Jon Stewart called President Donald Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 on Paramount+, held on the White House lawn, a god-awful mockery.
He reminded viewers that Paramount+ streams Comedy Central, the network that airs The Daily Show.
He praised the New York Knicks’ NBA championship, mocked right-wing media for calling the celebrations “chaos” and “mayhem,” and said America is divided between those who find joy in community and those who seek fealty.