Comedian Jon Stewart addresses claims that compared the sale of his
New York apartment to Donald Trump’s financial dealings following Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” during which Mr. Stewart discussed the $454 million judgment against former President Donald Trump. In a legal maneuver initiated in September 2022, New York Attorney General Letitia James took legal action against
Donald Trump, targeting not only the former president but also his two adult sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, alongside The Trump Organization and two high-ranking executives, Allen Weisselberg and Jeff McConney. Judge Arthur Engoron, who presided over the proceedings, ruled that
President Trump had artificially inflated his assets to secure more advantageous business loans. Subsequently, from late last year through early January, a trial unfolded to deliberate the extent of financial restitution demanded from the ex-president and his associates. Earlier this week, a five-judge panel in the New York appeals court granted a postponement in the collection process, stipulating that Mr. Trump must promptly pay a reduced $175 million bond within the next ten days. During the “The Daily Show” segment, recent snippets from
Fox News were played, featuring several hosts and contributors downplaying the significance of Mr. Trump’s New York civil fraud case. Mr. Stewart showed a recent
CNN interview featuring Kevin O‘Leary from Shark Tank, where the Canadian entrepreneur voiced dissatisfaction with the ruling, stating it didn’t sit well with the investment community. “We’re all asking each other, who’s next?” Mr. O’Leary remarked in the footage, to which Mr. Stewart retorted, “Ah, who’s next? The persecuted minority of the investment community.” Following this, a series of Shark Tank clips rolled in, showcasing Mr. O'Leary’s criticisms of entrepreneurs for potentially overvaluing their businesses. “Avoiding taxes hurts all of us,” Mr. Stewart lamented, adding that “Donald Trump’s shenanigans cost the city of New York.” However, others were quick to come to Mr. Stewart’s defense. The Epoch Times was unable to reach Mr. Stewart for a statement. Requests for comment were not immediately returned by
comedy Central.