The Daily Show host Jon Stewart criticized US President Donald Trump for his alleged remarks on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Iran War. While the passage remains under the threat of Iran attacking it again, Trump allegedly believes that oil-carrying ships should gather “some guts” and go through.
Jon Stewart calls out Donald Trump’s recent comments
On The Daily Show’s March 17 episode, host Jon Stewart slammed Donald Trump for his alleged take on oil ships unable to pass the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Iran War. During the segment, Stewart played a clip from Fox News in which the outlet asked the president about rising oil prices. The outlet then displayed Trump’s quotes on screen. It read, “These ships should go through the Strait of Hormuz and show some guts, there’s nothing to be afraid of… They have no Navy, we sunk all their ships.”
The comedian then animatedly said, “Show some guts, Captain Phillip. I know you may not want to sail the slowest-moving vehicle on Earth, packed with the most flammable liquid on Earth through the most active war zone on Earth.” “But on the other hand,” said the Emmy-winning host before imitating and squawking like a chicken, seemingly mocking the president. He then said, “What are we, what are we doing?”
Trump wasn’t the only one whom the host poked fun at. Earlier, he also made fun of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. In a recent press meet, Hegseth said, “The only thing prohibiting transit in the Strait right now is Iran shooting at shipping. It is open for transit, should Iran not do that.”
Stewart responded to the clip in disbelief, pausing for a few seconds. He then joked, “Other than Epstein, it’s a wonderful island.” He pointed out that the ships can’t go through the passage since they’re being attacked, which invites massive risks.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway where 20–30% of the world’s oil supply reportedly passes through. According to The New York Times, the ongoing Iran War began on February 28. Since then, Iran has attacked several ships passing the waterway, affecting 70% of the world’s oil supply.
Originally reported by Harsha Panduranga on Mandatory.
