In a recent episode, host Jon Stewart took aim at Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, humorously suggesting that the Trump administration had "reverse-ICEd" and "imported" him to the United States.
According to Mediaite, Stewart began his segment by jesting, "Ladies and gentlemen, this weekend, President Trump and an elite team of Delta Force special operators removed a dangerous foreign dictator from power," while initially displaying an image of Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He continued the satire by showing a photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin, quipping, "Not that one. Theyre actually friends and, quite frankly, I think business partners."
Stewart then moved on to a picture of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, remarking, "No, theyre also quite close."
The comedian eventually revealed his true target, stating, "OK, um, I believe these two have more of a heated rivalry vibe," before identifying Maduro as the subject of his mockery. Stewart explained, "No, Im talking about the now former president of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro, who was reverse-ICEd and imported! He was actually imported to a jail in Brooklyn! But dont feel bad for him, he was a feared and cruel dictator."
To further illustrate his point, Stewart played a clip of Maduro singing Bobby McFerrins Dont Worry, Be Happy, sarcastically commenting, "Bobby McFerrin karaoke? You monster."
Despite the comedic tone, Stewart acknowledged the severity of Maduro's regime, stating, "Look, I know that clip makes him seem benign, almost kind of comical, but the truth is Maduro oversaw a repressive regime that impoverished his nation, silenced dissent, and killed thousands."
He described the dramatic end to Maduro's rule, noting, "But his iron rule in a-cappella terror came to an end on Friday night when U.S. special forces raided Caracas, Venezuelas only city as far as we know, and snatched Nicolas Maduro out of his bedroom, apparently before he could even take off his sleep mask."
Stewart concluded his segment by highlighting President Trump's involvement, saying, "And as it unfolded, Donald Trump was overseeing it all from a secure location, the Situation Tent at Mar-a-Lago. I dont want to be a dick or a nit-picker, but is this the most secure location in Mar-a-Lago? Behind the curtain you throw up in front of the catering kitchen?"
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