Jon Stewart criticized the Republican tax bill for its significant cuts to healthcare, food assistance, and education while ballooning the deficit by $3.4 trillion. He expressed outrage at a $150 billion increase for ICE, questioned their accountability, and pointed out the hypocrisy of Republicans who previously opposed similar measures. Democrats also faced criticism, particularly for their minimal changes to the bill and ineffective leadership, as illustrated by Chuck Schumer's focus on the bill's title rather than its substance. Stewart's monologue highlighted systemic issues in Washington's political behavior.
Stewart noted that the bill cuts healthcare, food assistance, and education while increasing the deficit by $3.4 trillion, saying, "You somehow managed to severely cut the safety net and expand the deficit. That's impressive."
He highlighted the absurdity of a $150 billion boost to ICE, asking, "Are you telling me all this crazy shit that has been happening is broke ICE? What is ICE going to do when they have real money?"
Stewart criticized Republicans for hypocrisy in legislative processes, stating, "When it happens to them it's shoving it down their throats. When it's for Republicans, it's just, Come on, America. Relax the glottis. Breathe through your nose.'"
He ridiculed Democrats' lack of action, especially targeted Chuck Schumer's actions, stating, "Tell me you didn't just brag about changing nothing about the bill but its name."
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