Jon Stewart has previously examined the debate over Donald Trump’s private jet present from Qatar on The Daily Show, but now correspondent Desi Lydic is targeting the reaction from right-wing media regarding the situation.
In the clip above, Lydic delves into the conservative narrative with her trademark humor. “Why is the left trying to cockpit block our beloved president?” she inquires, mimicking the style of cable news commentators. “I’ve been tuning into Fox News for 747 hours straight, and I’m prepared to Foxsplain why it would actually be more suspicious not to accept a complimentary jet from Qatar.”
Lydic furthers her humorous commentary by ridiculing the emphasis on legality. “Instead of fretting over whether the aircraft is technically unlawful, perhaps we should focus on the fact that it’s objectively awesome,” she remarks. “The current Air Force One is 40 years old and just whines endlessly. The new one? It practices pilates.”
Through her comedic perspective, Lydic emphasizes the ridiculousness of the media storyline surrounding the jet, merging humor with a pointed critique of political narratives.