saw it yesterday on ABC which they said oh the crowd was so big and I've spoken to the biggest crowds nobody spoken to crowds bigger than me okay okay that's one of those mom and popop issues for the single issue crowd siiz voter uh so look at John Stewart the contrast between his sharp wit and Trump's exaggerated bravado immediately jumps out at me nah Trump's obsession with crowd sizes as steuart hi lights just seems so out of touch with reality the way Trump brags nobody spoken crowds bigger than me sounds desperate he's clinging to the one thing he thinks still matters Stuart's quick sarcastic response about single-issue crowds siiz voters perfectly captures the absurdity of it all amusement at how deafly Stuart dismantles Trump's ego and disbelief that this is even a conversation in the first place Stuart is clearly tired of the same old shallow tactics and honestly so am I in fact Trump still believes crowd size is a winning argument just shows how disconnected he's become and Stuart calling it out so directly is both satisfying and sobering I had 107,000 people in New Jersey you didn't report it I'm so glad you as what did she have yesterday 2,000 people we had in Harrisburg 20 25,000 people and 20,000 people couldn't get in we had so many nobody ever mentions that when she gets 1500 people they said oh the crowd was so big I have 10 times 20 times 30 times the crowd size here he goes again Trump keeps pushing the same narrative no matter how disconnected it was then Stewart says I'd move on but oh you've got more reluctantly acknowledging that Trump just won't let this go Trump's fixation on these inflated crowd numbers 107,000 people in New Jersey 255,000 people in Harrisburg comes across as an almost desperate attempt to maintain relevance and dominance see Trump is hammering on these crowd sizes despite the lack of evidence he just convinces himself as much as anyone else that his campaign still has momentum but the reality as Stuart seems to hint is that it's all smoke and mirrors I get the sense that Trump is clinging to these numbers because he knows the rallies are one of the few things he can point to as a sign of strength he sees that the energy is high at these events but Stuart's tone suggests that maybe just maybe Trump is the only one who thinks this is enough to carry him through I'm left feeling like this is a sad display of someone desperately trying to hold on to something that's slipping away with steuart poking holes in the facade at every turn it's both entertaining and a little disheartening to watch Trump's campaign unravel in such a predictable way now all right for for those of you at home are saying like oh it sounds like he's losing his mind just because there's video and photographic evidence that K Harris's crowd was real doesn't mean that it was real and then you might say oh well John I was actually there I was in the crowd and have you considered you're not real have you considered that as we can see Trump's desperation becomes increasingly evident as he keeps undermining Kamala Harris's growing popularity after Biden dropped out and Harris along with Tim Walls took Center Stage their campaign gained significant momentum which obviously unsettled Trump response exaggerate his crowd sizes to keep up appearances even though he knows that Harris's rallies are gaining genuine traction Trump's strategy here is to inflate his successes while simultaneously downplaying harrises creating a narrative where he remains the dominant force it reveals a lot about his mindset he's aware that the enthusiasm for Harris is real and palpable so he resorts to his usual tactic of exaggeration to maintain His Image then Trump accuses kamla Harris of cheating at the airport by faking a crowd it shows just how far he's willing to go to discredit her this accusation despite being baseless serves a purpose it swws doubt and creates a narrative where Harris's success is seen as illegitimate oh John Stewart's reaction points out the absurdity of Trump's tactics by questioning the very reality of Harris's crowd Trump is effectively gaslighting the public convincing them that what they see with their eyes might not be true on one hand it's so comical how Trump's tactics are so transparent but on the other hand it's troubling to see how far he's willing to go to maintain his grip on the narrative even at the expense of the truth and Stuart's commentary cuts through this with sharp humor but the underlying reality is that Trump's desperation is driving him to increasingly outlandish claims which only highlights the strength of Harris's position Donald Trump doesn't need the fake news media and their AI crowd shots to win this thing cuz he's got inside information on kamla Harris from someone she used to date next John Stewart sarcastically says the absurdity of Trump's claims Trump instead of relying on solid facts or legitimate strategies leans on bizarre inside information supposedly obtained from someone kamla Harris used to date the implication here is that Trump's campaign isn't about policies or real issues but rather about outlandish gossip and conspiracy theor what's more frustrating is that this kind of rhetoric can actually work especially in an environment where sensationalism often trumps no pun intended substance Stuart's comment cuts through the noise reminding us that this is all just a diversion a way for Trump to avoid engaging with real issues by focusing on personal irrelevant details well I know Willie Brown very well in fact I went down in a helicopter with him we thought maybe this is the end we were in a helicopter going to a certain location together and it was an emergency landing but he told me terrible things about her here Trump recounts this helicopter story about Willie Brown he paints a picture where in the midst of what could have been a life-threatening situation Willie Brown supposedly took the time to badmouth kamla Harris this is the Casual way Trump tries to weave these outlandish stories into his narrative there just another day in the life of a politician the idea that during an emergency landing where people would normally be focused on Survival Brown would be concerned with trash talking an ex-girlfriend is ridiculous the story also reflects a deeper issue with Trump's communication style his Reliance on vague unverifiable claims to smear opponents there's no way to fact check a story like this because it's entirely based on his word which has often been shown to be unreliable you were in a helicopter with former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown who famously dated con Harris and while the helicopter was going [Applause] down as you were plunging to your imminent death and then John Stewart hones in on the absurdity of Trump's story he humorously exaggerates the scenario to highlight how unbelievable it sounds the image Stuart paints of Willie Brown in what could be his final moments choosing to criticize kamla Harris perfectly captures how ludicrous the original claim is as I think about it I chuckle at steuart's portrayal but there's also a deeper frustration beneath the humor the whole scene is so outlandish that it makes me question how such a narrative could even be put forward with a straight face steuart's take reveals the Ridiculousness of the situation by imagining this dramatic moment where instead of focusing on survival supposedly prioritizes settling an old score then Stuart sets it up with the plunging to your imminent death and then the nonchalant gossip drives home just how implausible the story is it likes a parody of the kind of stories Trump often tells stories that seem designed more to entertain and distract than to convey any real truth do you remember that lady I was going out with the prosecutor well before we die I just want you to know she's the worst I do not want to meet my maker oh yeah steuart's imagining of Willie Brown's supposed Last Words focusing on a personal Vendetta instead of you know them being in a life-threatening situation is hilarious steuart is saying really this is what you would think about if you were about to die Stuart's humor here shows how far-fetched and Petty Trump storytelling sounds instead of addressing real issues ha Trump is just scoring cheap points by bringing up old stories in the most dramatic way possible this kind of Storytelling distracts from the real issues that should be discussed in a campaign it's like watching a bad soap opera instead of a serious political debate Stuart's hyperbole speaks to the banality and absurdity of this kind of rhetoric making it clear that we should expect more substance from our leaders Trump is just mixing up his black people it seems that the African-American politician in question was not KLA Harris's ex former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown but rather this man Nate Holden a former Los Angeles city council member who says he had a bumpy ride with Trump in 199 wow Stuart is saying out loud what everyone's thinking there's just no way Trump's account is accurate Trump could be confusing two different black politicians both of whom he supposedly had these intense dramatic encounters with is just too ridiculous to take seriously exasperation because this kind of confusion and misrepresentation shouldn't be happening at this level of politics an amusement because steuart's delivery is so spot-on he's rolling his eyes for all of us and Stuart contrasts the real figure Nate Holden with Trump's supposed encounter with Willie Brown adds another layer of irony Stuart is holding up a mirror to Trump showing him how absurd and confused his narrative sounds for me it drives home the point that this isn't just about mixing up names it's about a deeper issue of credibility and accuracy which are crucial in leadership do you know what this means Nate Holden former Los Angeles city council member told Donald Trump as their helicopter was going [Music] down bad things about KLA Harris that I guess Willie Brown had told him next Nate Holden during a supposed near-death helicopter experience with Trump would suddenly start talking about comma Harris based on something Willie Brown might have told him is hilariously far-fetched Stuart is underscoring how utterly implausible and convoluted Trump's narrative has become I think this moment encapsulates The Surreal nature of modern political discourse where outlandish Claims can be thrown around without much regard for logic or consistency it feels like Stuart is pointing out how these kinds of narratives don't just strain credibility they break it entirely the sarcasm in his voice as he says that is the only explanation right underscores how ridiculous it is to even entertain this chain of events this whole segment makes me think about the importance of critical thinking and skepticism when listening to political figures Stuart's breakdown of the story serves as a reminder that not everything presented as fact should be taken at face value especially when the details are as outlandish as these it's a call to look beyond the surface and question the narrative no matter how confidently it's delivered in wrapping up John Stewart's sharp wit and Relentless skewering of Trump's absurd narratives remind us just how vital it is to approach political discourse with a critical eye his ability to cut through the noise and expose the Ridiculousness of these claims is not just entertaining it's necessary in a time where misinformation runs rampant if you appreciate this kind of insightful humor and want to stay ahead of the curve on the latest political commentary make sure to subscribe don't miss out on more episodes that break down the chaos with the clarity and humor we all need hit that subscribe button and let's keep laughing questioning and staying informed together