Jon Stewart found himself in stitches after watching a Fox & Friends segment where host Lawrence Jones struggled to keep Donald Trump focused on the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The comedian highlighted the exchange on Monday’s episode of The Daily Show, showcasing Trump’s tendency to veer into his signature talking points, even during a supposed tribute.
Stewart Reacts to Trump’s Graham ‘Tribute’
The segment Stewart focused on involved Trump appearing on multiple networks simultaneously to remember Lindsey Graham, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday night at the age of 71. A preliminary medical examiner report indicated he suffered an aortic dissection, a tear in his aorta.
During his appearance on Fox & Friends, Trump, whom the network considered a close friend of Graham’s, began by describing their relationship. “He was a great guy and he was a friend. He would call me all the time. He would just – I’d say, ‘Stop calling me, Lindsey.'” Stewart, adopting a Trump-like cadence, quipped, “I’ll never forget the way that I always let him go to voicemail.” He then added, “Obviously, he’s just opening the eulogy on a lighthearted note. I’m sure the poignancy follows.”
Trump Derails Tribute with Election Fraud Claims
However, the lighthearted opening quickly gave way to Trump’s familiar rhetoric. As Trump began to speak about Graham, he pivoted to claims of election fraud. Host Lawrence Jones attempted multiple times to steer the conversation back to the late senator, but Trump repeatedly talked over him.
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