Jon Stewart, known for his satirical take on current events, recently mocked former President Donald Trump’s golfing abilities after Trump won two tournaments at his Palm Beach golf club. Since his return to The Daily Show after a nine-year hiatus, Stewart has consistently criticized both Trump and current President Joe Biden, earning himself the nickname of a “bothsider” fraud on social media. In his most recent jabs at Trump, Stewart ridiculed everything from Trump’s victories on the golf course to his ongoing New York civil fraud trial.
Stewart began his segment by showing a news clip of Trump golfing at his club in Florida before highlighting Trump’s enthusiastic post on Truth Social about his wins at the club. Stewart mocked Trump’s bragging about the victories and suggested that Trump’s opponents on the golf course may struggle to concentrate due to staring at Trump’s backside. He then joked about the advantage Trump may have while playing golf, jokingly attributing it to “his butt.” Stewart’s humor centered around Trump’s physique and the alleged distraction factor it may have on other players.
Continuing his comedic critique of Trump, Stewart shared a photo of Trump swinging a club from behind, eliciting laughter from the audience. He then playfully pretended to grope the image, all while referencing Trump’s infamous “grab ’em by the p****” comment from a 2005 Access Hollywood tape. Stewart further humorously addressed Trump’s golfing attire, highlighting the unique shape and fit of Trump’s pants that accentuated certain features, joking that they created a ball-like effect that improved his center of gravity on the course.
In addition to poking fun at Trump’s golfing abilities and attire, Stewart also took a dig at Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary for his comments on Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York. O’Leary had suggested that the judge’s decision did not sit well with the investment community, prompting Stewart to criticize O’Leary’s character and reputation, likening him to an unruly individual even in the eyes of his fellow Shark Tank colleagues. Stewart highlighted the widespread teasing of Trump over his golfing wins, pointing to a viral video of Trump reacting to a putt and Biden’s sarcastic congratulations to the former president on social media.
Overall, Stewart’s satirical take on Trump’s golfing achievements and ongoing legal challenges showcases his signature humor and pointed criticism of political figures. By weaving together jokes about Trump’s physical appearance, his golfing fashion choices, and the reactions of others to his victories, Stewart offers his audience a lighthearted yet critical perspective on the former president’s actions. This segment adds to the ongoing commentary and public discourse surrounding Trump’s post-presidency activities and legal troubles, while also highlighting the role of humor and satire in political commentary and media coverage.