Jon Stewart Calls Out Trump Supporters’ ‘Bizarro’ Portrayal of Former President: ‘It’s as Though They’ve Created a Fictional Character’

variety.com:

Michaela Zee On Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” host Jon Stewart pointed out how former President Donald Trump differs from his supporters’ perception of him. “The qualities and policies that people profess to be what they admire and love about former President Trump don’t seem to be an accurate reflection of said former president,” Stewart said. “It’s as though they’ve created a fictional character, a Bizarro-Trump, whose accomplishments and character bear little resemblance to the self-aggrandizing, perpetual victim guy he continues to tell you explicitly that he is.” During the segment, the “Daily Show” host pretended he was an undecided voter still debating between Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump. “It’s basically me and six people who were kicked in the head by very powerful horses,” he said.

Stewart first examined how Harris has been repeatedly criticized for not providing enough details about her policies. Afterward, “The Daily Show” played several clips of Trump providing incoherent responses when asked to speak specifically about his policies. “So clearly what people like about Donald Trump is not his clear, specific policies as they demand from Kamala Harris,” Stewart said. “But hey, I’m still open.

I’m an undecided voter. You know, because the horse kick in the head. Let’s hear some of Trump’s passionate supporters explain what they see as his strengths.” “The Daily Show” cut to footage of various Trump supporters sharing what they believe are characteristics of the former president, including that he is the “best friend American workers have ever had in the White House.” “He’s our best friend!