On Monday’s episode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart presented a compelling argument suggesting that President Donald Trump’s recent ballroom renovation hints at his ambitions for a potential third term in office.
The 62-year-old host highlighted a clip of President Trump speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One. In the clip, Trump mentioned that he “hadn’t thought about” the possibility of a third term, a notion that contradicts the U.S. Constitution.
“He’s definitely thinking about it!” Stewart exclaimed. “Whenever he says ‘I haven’t thought about it,’ it’s a clear sign he’s considering doing something that’s legally, ethically, or morally questionable.”
Stewart also pointed to the production of merchandise, such as hats, as evidence that Trump and his supporters are contemplating a third term.
“He claims he hasn’t given it any thought, but we all know he has, because he already has the merchandise ready,” Stewart remarked.
During the segment, Stewart referenced comments from Steve Bannon, a former advisor to Trump, who suggested that a strategy was in place for Trump to sidestep constitutional limitations by running as vice president.
Jon Stewart presented a compelling argument as to why President Donald Trump ‘s ballroom renovation is a clear indicator that he has an eye on a third term on Monday’s edition of The Daily Show
Stewart said of Trump: ‘He’s the kind of guy who’s like, “I respect Americans too much to play games – if I’m gonna run again, I’m gonna rip off the Constitution’s head and s*** down its neck.’
Stewart said that ‘indications are very clear he’s going to do it because you don’t move into a house, knock down a wing and build a 90,000 square foot ballroom for the next guy – he’s in it for the long haul.’
Stewart previously in the segment delivered a tongue-in-cheek monologue about the president’s motives in wanting another four-year term.
‘He just wants to save his country, and all he asks for in return is a little bit of total, unquestioning fealty and a few billion dollars in influence money and new forms of currency – this poor bastard,’ said Stewart.
The 24-time Emmy-winner said that Trump enjoys the ‘pomp and circumstance’ of representing America abroad, but it’s a different story when he’s back in Washington D.C.
Stewart said: ‘What do we do when he comes home? “Beef is too expensive! My healthcare bankrupted me! Where’s my abuela?” Poor little billionaire president.’
Stewart then repositioned the discussion to discuss Trump’s White House renovation of a ballroom.
‘Everything he does for us, we have a problem with,’ Stewart said. ‘What’s the one thing that we’ve wanted in this country for as long as I can remember? An outsized ballroom.’
Stewart pointed to the manufacturing of hats indicating Trump and his base have an eye on a third term, saying Trump ‘already has the merch’ made for another election
The East Wing of the White House pictured amid renovations on October 23
Stewart said critics of Trump’s ballroom renovation were ‘taking the joy out of this thing.’
Stewart continued: ‘And then, as sad as he gets, when he goes to blow off a little steam by blowing up some boats: nag, nag, nag. “Which one of you murdered those people without due process? Ooh, was it you? You get detention.”‘
Stewart also broadcast a montage of Trump taking a antagonistic tone with reporters who asked him pointed questions.
‘Our constant complaining is turning him into the worst version of himself,’ Stewart said. ‘He doesn’t want to be this person – everyone knows a healthy relationship is a relationship where one person gets to do whatever they want, whenever they want, even if some of that s***’s illegal, and the other person has to eat it, just eat it.’
Stewart’s segment came a day before the president on Tuesday fired six people who were on the Commission of Fine Arts, a Joe Biden-appointed board that presides over Washington D.C. architectural moves, according to CBS News.
‘We are preparing to appoint a new slate of members,’ a White House official told the outlet, ‘to the commission that are more aligned with President Trump’s America First Policies.’
