Jon Stewart mocks Trump in 'Daily Show' reaction to Jimmy Kimmel getting pulled from ABC
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A mock-nervous Jon Stewart took to “The Daily Show” desk for a rare Thursday night appearance to address ABC’s decision to indefinitely cancel Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show following malicious remarks made about conservative icon Charlie Kirk’s killing and alleged assassin.

“From Comedy Central. It’s the all-new government-approved ‘Daily Show’ with your patriotically obedient host, Jon Stewart,” an announcer began as the comedian donned a dark suit and red tie reminiscent of President Trump’s signature attire.

The comedian, 62, who usually hosts Comedy Central’s political satire show on Mondays, was positioned in front of a gold-inspired backdrop — another nod to Trump’s well-known decor style.

“We have another fun, hilarious, administration-compliant show,” Stewart said while feigning nerves and jesting at the live audience to reduce their laughter.

“Coming to you tonight from a real shithole, the crime-ridden cesspool that is New York City. It is a tremendous disaster, like no one has ever seen before. Someone’s national guard should invade this place, am I right?

“If you felt a little off these past couple of days, it’s probably because our great father has not been home, for father has been gracing England with his legendary warmth and radiance.”

Nobel Peace Prize-winning author Maria Ressa, who wrote the book “How to Stand Up to a Dictator,” will be featured on the show.


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Jon Stewart mocked President Trump during Thursday night’s “The Daily Show.” The Daily Show

The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host, who frequently rails against President Trump and Republicans during his progressively slanted monologues, outraged right-wing viewers Monday night by claiming that Kirk’s suspected killer was part of the “MAGA gang.”

“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” the host told his live studio audience.

Kimmel’s tone-deaf diatribe came one day after authorities announced that accused killer, Tyler Robinson, 22, held a “leftist ideology” and was shacking up with his transgender boyfriend.

The comedian, 57, also mocked Trump’s response to the Turning Point USA founder’s public Sept. 10 slaying at Utah Valley University, describing it as “how a 4-year-old mourns a goldfish.”

He then accused the president of “fanning the flames” of violence.

On Wednesday, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr tore into Disney over “some of the sickest conduct possible,” and demanded the media giant take action against Kimmel.


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Stewart took umbrage at Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC show getting pulled. The Daily Show

Hours later, the funnyman was suspended “indefinitely” by ABC after Nexstar Media Group, which serves as a primary affiliate for the Disney-controlled network, confirmed that it would “preempt” the late night show in response to his inflammatory remarks.

Sinclair Broadcasting, another affiliate for ABC, also said it would yank Kimmel’s long-running program from its stations until he apologizes directly to Kirk’s family and donates to his conservative organization.

But Kimmel reportedly rejected dozens of calls for an apology.

Trump – who has kept Kimmel in his sights since CBS canceled Stephen Colbert’s show in July – hailed the move as “Great news for America,” adding that he’s now gunning for Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, whose late-night shows air on NBC.

Both Sinclair and Nexstar have since been accused of caving to the Trump administration in order to secure billion-dollar mergers that require FCC approval.

As The Post previously reported, Nexstar is seeking to finalize a $6.2 billion takeover of rival broadcaster Tegna, raising suspicion that they complained about Kimmel to curry favor with the administration.

Kimmel, whose show has been an ABC staple since 2004, has not yet commented publicly on his suspension. 

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