Jon Stewart Predicts Dark Future for Trump Era

New York, NY — Jon Stewart, the former host of “The Daily Show,” shared a grim prediction about Donald Trump‘s presidency on Friday, warning that Trump may “burn our f—ing country down for insurance money.” Stewart made these comments during an appearance on Bill Simmons‘ podcast, where he discussed Trump’s recent lawsuit against CBS and its parent company, Paramount Global.

Stewart described the lawsuit as a form of bribery, likening it to a method of paying “protection money.” He emphasized that institutions like CBS and ABC have chosen to comply with Trump’s demands to avoid conflict. “What you’re seeing now is, ‘All must pay tribute to the king.’ And the price of peace is different,” Stewart stated.

The comedian also highlighted the financial impact of Trump’s actions, mentioning the $15 million settlement ABC is reportedly paying out for its coverage of Trump and Melania. He suggested that this pattern of companies paying large sums of money to appease Trump is a troubling trend, raising the question, “Ultimately, at the end of this, does Trump burn our f—ing country down for insurance money?”

Stewart pointed out the internal turmoil at CBS following the lawsuit, particularly noting the resignation of CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon due to tensions over the settlement. McMahon stated in a memo, “It’s time for me to move on and for this organization to move forward with new leadership.” She and Bill Owens, former head of “60 Minutes,” disagreed with plans pushed by CBS heiress Shari Redstone for a settlement with Trump.

The ongoing legal battle has stirred controversy within the network as staff members assert that the editing of a segment featuring Vice President Kamala Harris was standard practice and not politically motivated. Stewart’s commentary raised significant concerns about the ethical implications of Trump’s actions and the responses from major media companies.

Stewart concluded his remarks by comparing Trump’s tactics to historical patterns of appeasement, warning that such strategies often lead to more significant problems down the road.