Could Elon Musk grace the upcoming episodes of The Daily Show, following Jon Stewart's fiery criticism of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a body headed by the billionaire entrepreneur? The possibility looms large.
Musk, in response to an 11-minute video titled "Elon Musk Should Go On Jon Stewart's Daily Show," posted on X (formerly Twitter) by @FarzadMedia on Tuesday, penned a succinct yet intriguing reply. The video's opening narration, delivered with fervor, stated,Picture Elon Musk gracefully ascending the stage of Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show," where he embarks on an exhilarating, hour-long exploration of DOGE. The electric chemistry between Musk and Stewart could potentially catalyze our nation's advancement, translating these visionary concepts into actionable laws and distributing them far and wide across the United States. This harmonious alliance might transcend federal boundaries, executive domains, and even permeate deep into the corridors of Congress and the offices of local governments.
In response, Musk tweeted, "I will do it if the show airs unedited," leaving room for anticipation to build.
The Daily Show, seemingly captivated by Musk's proposition, reciprocated with enthusiasm on X the following day, stating, "@elonmusk we’d be delighted!"
The Hollywood Reporter reached out to The Daily Show to ascertain whether concrete plans were indeed in motion for Musk's potential guest appearance.
This offer from the billionaire comes on the heels of Stewart's lively and passionate critique of DOGE during Monday's episode of The Daily Show. During his monologue, Stewart poked fun at the unofficial agency's controversial move to dismantle various U.S. federal government bodies, aligning with Trump's radical cost-cutting and job reduction initiatives. However, Stewart proposed his own ideas for slashing government spending.
"How about we redirect the $3 billion in subsidies we lavish on oil and gas companies that are already rolling in billions in profits?" he questioned, to the delight of the cheering audience. "How about we plug the carried interest loophole for hedge funds that costs us $1.3 billion annually? And oh, how about we halt the $2 trillion we've funneled to defense contractors to build outdated fighter jets, while everyone knows the next war will be fought with drones and… blockchain, whatever that entails—holy moly!"
Stewart later turned his wrath towards the pharmaceutical industry, lambasting the Biden administration's celebration of reducing the costs of ten drugs. His passion culminated in a dramatic moment when he accidentally cut his hand after slamming his mug down in frustration.
