Jon Stewart on Wrongful Deportation and How Trump Fails to Deliver | Ramy Youssef

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The Daily Show: Ears Edition
Release Date: April 15, 2025

In this engaging episode of The Daily Show: Ears Edition, host Jon Stewart delivers his signature blend of sharp political satire and incisive social commentary. Joined by comedian and actor Rami Youssef, Stewart navigates through pressing national issues, particularly focusing on wrongful deportations and the shortcomings of former President Donald Trump's administration. The episode seamlessly transitions into an exclusive interview with Youssef, highlighting his creative ventures in the entertainment industry.

1. Wrongful Deportation Case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The episode opens with Jon Stewart addressing the contentious case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an undocumented migrant from El Salvador who was deported under what the Trump administration labeled an "administrative error."

Jon Stewart [00:31]: "The Justice Department here, if I may, is administrative error. If only there was a convenient and timely way that the prisoner could be brought back to the United States. That wouldn't really inconvenience either nation."

Stewart criticizes the administration's mishandling of Garcia's case, emphasizing the personal turmoil Garcia faces despite his family's ties to the United States. He mocks the supposed ease with which President Bukele could resolve the situation, highlighting the bureaucratic and political deadlock.

Jon Stewart [01:37]: "Bukele can just give Garcia a ride. You didn't even have to give Garcia the middle seat. I'm sure Garcia would just grab the wing and Tom Cruise it over here if he had to."

2. Critique of Trump's Leadership and Authoritarian Tendencies

Transitioning from Garcia's plight, Stewart delves into a broader critique of Donald Trump's leadership style, portraying it through a satirical lens to highlight authoritarian tendencies.

Jon Stewart [03:20]: "How can I smuggle a terrorist into the United States? I don't have the power to return him to the United States... somebody else cares about this person."

Stewart juxtaposes Trump's dismissive attitudes with the need for compassionate governance, suggesting that Trump's approach prioritizes political maneuvering over human rights.

3. Satire on Trump's Self-Praise and Cabinet Praise

In a mock press segment, Stewart parodies the excessive self-praise often directed towards Trump, showcasing the shallow and sycophantic nature of his administration's rhetoric.

Donald Trump [03:33]: "Why don't you just Say, isn't it wonderful that we keeping criminals out of our country? Why can't you just say that?"

Jon Stewart [08:35]: "What you're doing now, I think, is a great service to our country, but ultimately to the world."

Stewart mocks the superficial compliments from Trump’s officials, underscoring the lack of genuine policy achievements.

4. Discussion on Trump's Physical and Cognitive Health

A humorous examination of Trump's purported physical and cognitive health finds Stewart dissecting the president's boastful claims with irony and skepticism.

Jon Stewart [11:40]: "He is forged by Hephest. This. No. And by the way, that medical exam did not only confirm that Trump is physically perfect, his brain is also totally jacked."

Donald Trump [12:11]: "I took a cognitive test and I don't know what to tell you other than I got every answer right."

Stewart questions the validity and seriousness of Trump's health declarations, highlighting the absurdity through comedic exaggeration.

5. Authoritarianism Features and Trump’s Comparison

Stewart delves deeper into the characteristics of authoritarian regimes, drawing parallels with Trump's actions and rhetoric to illustrate his trajectory towards authoritarianism.

Jon Stewart [10:42]: "The key to the authoritarian regime is the suspension of the normal processes by which you understand the world..."

Jon Stewart [16:08]: "Trump's got it all authoritarian wise. The looks, the attitude, the relentless dissent, crushing all the ingredients to be a top tier authoritarian."

Through incisive analysis, Stewart critiques how Trump's administration exhibits classic authoritarian traits, blending policy critique with humorous analogies to underscore the dangers posed by such leadership.

6. Rami Youssef's Guest Segment: Animated Series and Creative Projects

Shifting gears, the episode features a rich and insightful interview with comedian and actor Rami Youssef. Youssef discusses his new animated series, "Number One Happy Family USA," exploring themes of immigration and family dynamics.

Rami Youssef [21:21]: "We started making it during... We pitched it during Trump won, and then it's coming out now in the sequel."

Youssef highlights the creative liberties afforded by animation, allowing for nuanced storytelling that addresses complex social issues with humor and heart.

Rami Youssef [31:29]: "It's, like, loaded with so many little details and music and kind of the ability to do things that when I grew up, my grandmother was always watching tv."

Stewart and Youssef delve into the production aspects, discussing how animation enhances the narrative and allows for creative expression that live-action formats might not accommodate.

Jon Stewart [33:00]: "Listen, do you sing? I have a van."

Rami Youssef [33:02]: "Yeah, I sing."

Their lighthearted banter underscores the collaborative and supportive relationship between the two, blending personal anecdotes with professional insights.

7. Upcoming Projects and Final Remarks

Youssef shares details about his upcoming movie, "Mountainhead," emphasizing his multifaceted role as a writer, actor, and musician.

Rami Youssef [33:22]: "I got to do this crazy cool movie, Mountainhead, that's coming out next month, written by Jesse Armstrong, who did Succession."

Stewart praises Youssef's work, expressing genuine excitement for his projects and the positive representation they bring to diverse communities.

The episode concludes with a humorous nod to an absurd press release about Russian-style chess moves and a final satirical remark on Trump's administration, leaving listeners both entertained and thoughtfully engaged.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Jon Stewart [00:31]: "If only there was a convenient and timely way that the prisoner could be brought back to the United States. That wouldn't really inconvenience either nation."

• Donald Trump [03:33]: "Why don't you just Say, isn't it wonderful that we keeping criminals out of our country? Why can't you just say that?"

• Jon Stewart [11:40]: "And by the way, that medical exam did not only confirm that Trump is physically perfect, his brain is also totally jacked."

• Jon Stewart [16:08]: "Trump's got it all authoritarian wise. The looks, the attitude, the relentless dissent, crushing all the ingredients to be a top tier authoritarian."

• Rami Youssef [21:21]: "We started making it during... We pitched it during Trump won, and then it's coming out now in the sequel."

• Jon Stewart [33:00]: "Listen, do you sing? I have a van."

Conclusion

This episode of The Daily Show: Ears Edition masterfully intertwines political satire with heartfelt discussions on immigration and creative storytelling. Jon Stewart's incisive humor and critical perspective shed light on significant societal issues, while Rami Youssef's insights into his animated series offer a glimpse into the power of media to influence and reflect cultural narratives. Together, they create a compelling and entertaining listen that resonates with audiences seeking both laughter and thoughtful commentary.

Transcript

[Jon Stewart]

You're listening to Comedy Central.

[Shaun Stewart]

From the most trusted journalists at Comedy Central. It's America's only source for news. This is the Daily show with your host, Shaun Stewart.

[Jon Stewart]

Come on, bring it in, baby. Hey, everybody. Welcome to the dance show. My name is Jon Stewart. We got us a show for you tonight. The great comedian Rami Youssef will be joining me a little bit later. Then afterwards, we will head to Space on Blue Origin, where I will sing something delightful from the Katy Perry oeuvre. But first, quick update. As you know, we've been following the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, undocumented migrant from El Salvador, married an American woman, has a kid, living the American dream until the Trump administration sent him to an El Salvadorian mega prison by, and I'm quoting the Justice Department here, if I may, is administrative error. If only there was a convenient and timely way that the prisoner could be brought back to the United States. That wouldn't really inconvenience either nation.

[Kaitlan Collins]

President Bukele at the moment flying from El Salvador to Washington, D.C. what?

[Jon Stewart]

Saints be praised. Bukele can just give Garcia a ride. You didn't even have to give Garcia the middle seat. I'm sure Garcia would just grab the wing and Tom Cruise it over here if he had to. But sadly, Bukele arrived at the White House with just the Miami club promoter clothes on his back and a pocket full of excuses.

[Kaitlan Collins]

Can President Bukele weigh in on this? Do you plan to return him?

[Jon Stewart]

How can I smuggle a terrorist into the United States? I don't have the power to return him to the United States. You know, can I honestly tell you, like, this isn't even the thing that's like, they're enjoying this. Like, the two of them, our president, their president. I guess we'll just have to let him rot in a prison, even though he didn't deserve to be there. I don't. You guys don't care about this guy. I'm talking about these two. But somebody else cares about this person. And you just randomly, with no evidence that you'll show anybody called him a terrorist. And one of the weirder parts about this is the thing. The only thing that seems to upset Trump about the entire situation is having to answer a perfectly reasonable question from Kaitlan Collins about it.

[Kaitlan Collins]

You said that if the Supreme Court said someone needed to be returned, that you would abide by that. You said that on Air Force One just a few days ago, and they said that it must be facilitated.

[Donald Trump]

Why don't you just Say, isn't it wonderful that we keeping criminals out of our country? Why can't you just say that? Why do you go over and over and that's why nobody watches you anymore.

[Jon Stewart]

Nag, nag, nag. You sound just like the Supreme Court. Nag, nag. But fear not, America. For every time a lame stream media journalist gets shunned, an ass kissy one gets its wings.

[Donald Trump]

Do you have a question, please?

[Jon Stewart]

Thank you so much.

[Rami Youssef]

You scored another major investment win this morning when Nvidia pledged to build its AI supercomputer. First time right here in the United States.

[Jon Stewart]

Thank you.

[Donald Trump]

That's a question I like. It's true.

[Jon Stewart]

Yeah, that's not a question. I guess it's your favorite kind of question. A compliment. But rest easy, Americans. If there's one thing we all know, it's that first they come for the undocumented migrants. And as long as nobody speaks out, they stop.

[Donald Trump]

You mentioned that you're open to deporting individuals that aren't foreign aliens but are criminals to El Salvador. Does that include potentially US citizens fully naturalized in Iran? If it's a homegrown criminal, I have no problem. I'm talking about really bad people. Really bad people.

[Jon Stewart]

He's gonna do that to U.S. citizens? I think the hosts of the View are about to get administratively errored. I gotta tell you, I did not think he would get this authoritarian this fast. I really didn't. I'm sorry. Who could have known? Maybe if somebody out there had yelled at me on Blue sky about this, I would have known. But no one did. Except every day in all caps. So I guess the question is, how authoritarian is we now? I don't accept your pity. Applause. Now, luckily for us, the world is full of authoritarian leaders that we can measure Trump against your Putins, your xi's, your Anna Wintours. So if Trump can put up a monster authoritarian score. You know what? Let's do this Dave Portnoy style. One clip. Everybody knows the rules. By the way, the greatest pizza reviews in the history of pizza. If you guys like pizza, for me, it's like watching porn. We already know Trump's done a lot of the standard fare. He's attacked the free press, pulled random people off the streets, made law firms and universities bend the knee. Announced Department of Justice investigations into an individual whose sole crime was suggesting that the 2020 election had been safe and well administered. You know, the bad, bad people. But authoritarianism isn't just policies. It's an aesthetic. The opulence of medieval kings, the excesses of Middle Eastern autocrats. It's a Pinterest vibe that speaks to the power of one's position, the riches that are the privilege of the office. Does Trump measure up? Does he have the lack of available wall space?

[Kaitlan Collins]

You have the mantle and you have the cherubs from. Is that from Mar A Longer?

[Donald Trump]

That's actually their gold, all gold look. And you know the. It's angels.

[Jon Stewart]

They're angels. They. They visited me in the night and asked me to change my ways. So I held them down and dipped them in gold. I drowned them in gold. Liquid gold. Have you ever heard an angel scream? It is just. It is erotic. By the way, if any of you are wondering if the cherubs that are now in the Oval Office are real gold, and I know many of you are wondering that it is real gold, and there's a very good reason for that.

[Donald Trump]

Throughout the years, people have tried to come up with a gold paint that would look like gold, and they've never been able to do it.

[Kaitlan Collins]

Can't do it.

[Donald Trump]

You've never been able.

[Jon Stewart]

Look at that.

[Donald Trump]

Look. You've never been able to match gold with gold paint. That's why it's gold.

[Jon Stewart]

That dude is so blue collar. Boys down at the factory with the boys. Why can't they make a gold paint that looks like gold? That's not a label. I don't mind them canceling pediatric cancer research, but I hope by the end of the term we can come up with a good gold paint substitute because. But, you know, rooms filled with real gold cherubs are nothing if those rooms aren't also filled with the echoes of the most embarrassingly sycophantic hosannas. One clip. Everybody knows the rules.

[Shaun Stewart]

Thank you for your leadership and thank.

[Jon Stewart]

You for everything you're doing.

[Kaitlan Collins]

I want to thank you for standing up to the Chinese Communist Party.

[Jon Stewart]

I want to thank you as well for the ship building.

[Kaitlan Collins]

Your vision is a turning point and an inflection point in American history. Your leadership at the border, absolutely remarkable.

[Jon Stewart]

What you're doing now, I think, is a great service to our country, but ultimately to the world.

[Kaitlan Collins]

You are overwhelmingly elected by the biggest majority.

[Jon Stewart]

You know what? I swear to God, guys. What does she know? She's the Attorney General. She doesn't have the. When I watch those cabinet meetings, I actually think, are they making fun of him? It's so over the top, Mr. President. Oh, thank you so much. Your dick is so big. So. Your dick is so big we can barely lift it because it's covered in real Gold. Not the paint. Real gold. But, you know, any. Any run of the mill authoritarian can get the praises from those that fear him. The OGs, the real autocrats, extract something much, much weirder and humiliating. The forced, uncomfortable laughter. He had a hat on. And then he puts another hat on, the same hat, but still. That's on the North Korean website. Funny or you die. And as America's dear leader, Donald Trump also has a tight five. We're pulling all that out and putting the money toward the infrastructure, not the social movement from the last administration.

[Donald Trump]

Good steel, right? As opposed to green paper mache. Thanks. Great job.

[Jon Stewart]

That made no sense, right? Right? Yeah. Nothing, right? Did that make any sense to you? Didn't make any sense to me. You better laugh though, right? Oh, oh. Put a hat on. Put a hat on. It's just so weird. But the key to the authoritarian regime is the suspension of the normal processes by which you understand the world, the manner by which data and your experiences paint a cohesive, grounded picture of reality. The calling card of an authoritarian regime is that you must suspend that reality, that rationality, and then you test people by pushing the limits of that absurdity. The White House released the results of President Trump's physical exam. His doctors say President Trump exhibits excellent physical health.

[Kaitlan Collins]

The report says he's 6 foot 3, 224 pounds.

[Jon Stewart]

No. I'm gonna say no to either of those numbers. I don't want to be that guy. But he has a front butt. I mean, we all get there, it's fine, you can have it. But what's with. He is forged by Hephest. This. No. And by the way, that medical exam did not only confirm that Trump is physically perfect, his brain is also totally jacked.

[Donald Trump]

I took a cognitive test and I don't know what to tell you other than I got every answer right.

[Jon Stewart]

Can you tell us about the cognitive test? Is that bad person Camera tv?

[Donald Trump]

It's a. I think it's a pretty well known test. Whatever it is. I got everyone.

[Kaitlan Collins]

I got it.

[Jon Stewart]

All right. I think we all know what cognitive test we're talking about, but I would like to know, do you know what cognitive test? It's just bullshitting. I took a cognitive test about my memory. What was was a test. Trump is such a medical marvel. What's the secret to his good health and youthful appearance? Sense of humor decreases stress that he has. Everyone that knows the president knows how funny he is. That decreases stress, does it? Sense of humor decreases stress, keeps you young looking. Is that what I hear you saying? May I, if I may, just for schnicks, offer the counter argument. Do I look less stressed? No, don't look. I'm hideous. But you know what? He's got a good sense of humor and he's in pretty good shape. May work for your run of the mill authoritarians, your Lukashenkos, your Maduros. Surely Trump is above that C tier. Donald Trump is a genius. Very different in the best possible way. The President has an athlete's mindset, accessible, freewheeling, refreshing. It is like Christmas every day with President Trump. He's like that Marvel superhero, a mythic.

[Donald Trump]

Figure, almost like the various Scandinavian Beowulfs.

[Jon Stewart]

I'm obviously not a scholar in Viking lore. I don't remember there being Beowulfs. Wouldn't it also then be Beowulves? But those are still just reaching for superlatives. Is there anyone else who wants to place him? Not on my Rushmore, but maybe Mount Sinai. Can Trump be the biblical Moses? No, I'm not the most observant Jew. I mean this weekend I think I celebrated Purim. But isn't Moses the biblical Moses? And by the way, if you were Moses, I do think there were some thou shalt nots that he might want to take a look at. By the way, Moses 6, 4, 2, 1848 inch article. But you know what? Even a superhero or a Viking or a mythic figure or a biblical prophet pales in comparison to the genius that we are witnessing. Zelensky's playing checkers and Trump is playing chess.

[Kaitlan Collins]

Trump's 3D chess move.

[Donald Trump]

He's actually playing 4D chess.

[Kaitlan Collins]

President Trump's 5D chess.

[Jon Stewart]

That's not a dimension with length, width, depth. Four is time. There's no five, there's no five. He is a God who has created a whole other dimension through which he plays board games. Let me even see how do you play five dimensional Trump chess? Let me see how we do this. So here's how he would probably do it. We lose them for dei. Okay, check me. I guess that's it. I guess that is 5G. You know, for an authoritarian that awesome. I guess words are not enough. Tributes to a great leader must show, not tell. A new proposal by House Republicans to.

[Rami Youssef]

Rename Washington Dulles International Airport after Donald Trump.

[Jon Stewart]

Brendan Carr, the FCC chairman, was seen wearing a gold pin of Trump's face. A congresswoman introduced a bill to add President Trump to Mount Rushmore.

[Kaitlan Collins]

That would make President Trump's birthday a national holiday. Put President Trump's likeness on the $100 bill, a brand new $250 bill featuring Donald Trump's face.

[Jon Stewart]

He's gonna be on all our money, in all our mountains. So Trump's got it all authoritarian wise. The looks, the attitude, the relentless dissent, crushing all the ingredients to be a top tier authoritarian. All he needs now is to bring it home with his ruthless competence. Chaos and confusion from Wall Street.

[Kaitlan Collins]

The market's lost more than $6.5 trillion.

[Jon Stewart]

They've wiped out $11 trillion. Turning now to yet another plane crash. The worst measles outbreak of this century. 100,000 federal workers have been fired.

[Kaitlan Collins]

The Trump administration unfiring some of the federal workers.

[Jon Stewart]

President Trump's tariff train escalates the global trade war.

[Kaitlan Collins]

The President hits pause on his global trade war. The President made it clear yesterday this is not a negotiation. Donald Trump says it is a negotiation. The President exempted smartphones, computers and other devices from his new reciprocal tariffs.

[Rami Youssef]

The President later posting there was no.

[Jon Stewart]

Tariff exception announced on Friday. So close. So frustrating to see someone just on the precipice of illiberal leadership, but he just can't put it all together. Is Trump Putin or xi? Not yet. But there's no question that he's a young upstart who has a lot of potential. But if he can't bump his numbers in the getting shit done category, he's gonna hit the ceiling pretty quick. You know what? Let me, let me. Donald, look, let me have a word. President Trump, Generalissimo. Oh, great Moses. I don't know what your advisors have told you about the authoritarian bargain, but the basic deal is the American people look the other way while you disappear. Undesirables, knuckle under the elites. Ban all seven trans athletes from our nation's beloved NCAA fencing tournaments. You know all the people that are holding us back, and then you in turn, make shit work. You want to ignore the Supreme Court and all the other courts and take away people's licenses to broadcast, fine. But when the planes go up, I gotta go down. I'm not on fire. You don't even have to have them be on time. You can take over Greenland, demonize Canada, dominate the golfing pro circuit. But in return, our children should be somewhat safe from most Victorian era diseases. We love our children. We love them. We love our children. Especially the Rizzler. You want to destroy NPR and pbs, the Voice of America? Sell the naming rights of the Washington monument to himss.com, use the R word, the P word, the C word, make up your own slurs. Have the United States Naval Academy remove Maya Angelou from its bookshelves, but for some reason keep Mein Kampf, which is a real thing that they did. We'll be fine. We weren't that crazy about this system of government in the first place. But you keep this up and some of these lawyers and universities and corporate leaders are going to start to think about suggesting respectfully to each other in a very tightly controlled text chat that someone should reach out to someone who knows someone in your administration to express mild dissatisfaction. Because injustice anywhere is not something we mostly think about. And remember, you don't have that much time to get it right because it's not like your vice. Authoritarian butterfingers is inspiring any confidence. Look at the size of that trophy next to J.D. vance. I know. Those are some big young gentlemen. And a big trophy as well. Big dudes. Yeah. Oh, and it looks like the trophy fell. That's unfortunate. Oopsie. Administrative error. When we come back, Rami Yousef will be joining us. Don't go away. Welcome back to the show. On my desk tonight, the best award winning actor comedian co created the new animated series number one Happy Family usa.

[Rami Youssef]

Hey, Dad, I think this jersey might be too big.

[Yanny]

Yes, roomie. It will fit you forever. We didn't come to this country to buy new clothes every year, Yanny.

[Jon Stewart]

You guys see roomy's boobs? You gotta get his hormones checked.

[Yanny]

No. No money for hormone checks. Everybody checks their own hormones.

[Rami Youssef]

Maybe we could return it for something smaller.

[Yanny]

Uncle Jamal doesn't do returns. He's very under the table. And no more new stuff here. Terrible month, Yumi.

[Rami Youssef]

But I use less toilet paper. I only use the shatafa now.

[Yanny]

Your butt is clean, but your energy usage isn't. Look where you are on the cousin leaderboard. Your cousins are beating you in every category. Be more like Kareem.

[Jon Stewart]

Please welcome Rama Youssef. Look at you. What's happening?

[Rami Youssef]

I'm so happy to be here with you.

[Jon Stewart]

Thank you. I'm so happy to have you here with me.

[Rami Youssef]

Thanks for having me.

[Jon Stewart]

I'm so happy. You know the show, they send me the screeners.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

I get them in advance.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah, of course. You've got that kind of connection. Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

Oh, I get. I don't even have to log in. I just, I touch my computer, it comes right up. I didn't know what it. Animated series. I'm watching it, I'm trying to think here, wait, what's happening? And then all of a sudden it's September 10th.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

2001. And I'm like, what the about to happen. And it did. And you made it hilarious. The show's hilarious.

[Rami Youssef]

Thank you. No, I. You know, it was something that we felt was only possible to do in animation.

[Jon Stewart]

It's actually.

[Rami Youssef]

It's really wild, too, because we've been making the show for so many years, and I don't think there's ever been a week in America's history where immigrants feel the need to say, hey, we are number one happy family, usa.

[Jon Stewart]

Right?

[Rami Youssef]

And that is what this family feels compelled to do in 2001. And we kind of have this show coming out in this moment where it's all colliding in this wild way.

[Jon Stewart]

Oh, is there something going on in the. In the government?

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah, a little bit.

[Jon Stewart]

How many years you said you've been making this for many years. Before 9. 11. Were you making it? What did you know, Rami?

[Rami Youssef]

We started making it during. We pitched it during Trump won, and then it's coming out now in the sequel.

[Jon Stewart]

Isn't it wild that we're in eras now? Like, Trump won. I remember Trump won. Yeah. It's so. It was so quaint and simple back then. You know, this is gonna sound crazy.

[Rami Youssef]

He seemed happier back then. Yeah, he did. He did. He was, like, smiling more like. He seems really stressed now. Like, all the clips you were showing, I was like, you know, you're like, oh, man, he looks kind of sad. Like, I don't think he likes what he's doing either.

[Jon Stewart]

That may be the most charitable thing I've ever heard.

[Rami Youssef]

I. You think I always. I. I don't. I always try to see it from the other point of view, even if it's his. And I'm like, he looks stressed. Like, he doesn't look good. He's, like, lost weight.

[Jon Stewart]

You know, he's got such a good sense of humor that it keeps him young. I wonder. I mean, do you think when you're surrounded by that, like, with, like. Imagine being in a room with all your cabinet secretaries and they're kissing your ass so hard that it does seem sarcastic? Like, do you think he goes back into, like, the bathroom afterwards and be like, do they really think I'm bringing a new era?

[Rami Youssef]

I think he might. I mean, they're kissing his ass, and he obviously has, like, body image issues. He's lying about the weight and the height. And then, like, no.

[Jon Stewart]

And then.

[Rami Youssef]

And then, like, you know, Jon Stewart's over here talking about a front butt and stuff.

[Jon Stewart]

No, I mean, the guy. I meant it. I meant it respectfully.

[Rami Youssef]

No, I don't think you did. And he's going through, I believe he's going through something physical. And he happens to be the President of the United States. And I think we gotta just kinda look at it from that, every angle.

[Jon Stewart]

Can I ask you a question? Do you think Instagram is with his self image and that's why like, cuz he looks at all these Instagram shots of all these other leaders and he's like, they look ripped, dude.

[Rami Youssef]

I think, I mean that Putin shot, it's gotta hurt. I think there's a reason he got off X and created his own social media platform Right. Where he could, you know, control how people are seeing.

[Jon Stewart]

Just say, are you, are you on Truth?

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah, I got Rami from the beginning.

[Jon Stewart]

Just to make sure that.

[Rami Youssef]

And you actually, any Arab name you can just get on Truth.

[Jon Stewart]

It's really easy.

[Rami Youssef]

Like as of like it's available like you. Oh, like cheap.

[Jon Stewart]

They get him cheap.

[Rami Youssef]

You could get Mohammed right now.

[Jon Stewart]

Really?

[Rami Youssef]

100%. Every spelling is available on Truth. Yeah. It's pretty. It's a very limited audience base that's on there.

[Jon Stewart]

Yeah. I am hoping that our audience at home right now is rushing out. You can sign up today to register those domain names. Do you do any of that? Do you social media? Do you?

[Rami Youssef]

Very sparingly, yeah. I mean it's really hard. I mean, you know, like being creative and we've talked about this with like stand up and stuff. It's like I love being in rooms with people and so being online can feel. Yeah. Really crazy. And so no, I like, I go on and look at like sports stuff, like LeBron stuff. But that's pretty much it. Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

That's where I'm at.

[Rami Youssef]

That's kind of.

[Jon Stewart]

I used to. What was so interesting to me is like we've all had this experience as standups. You'll like, you'll do a room and like there'll always be like a table or like a couple of tables who like aren't digging it. Yeah.

[Rami Youssef]

For sure.

[Jon Stewart]

And you're like, okay. And sometimes you'll register it and like, maybe it'll get on your nerves a little bit or whatever. But then you go home. Yeah. Social media is like those people that thought you sucked. You have to ride in the cab with them home. Yeah. And like the whole time they're just like, you suck.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

And you're a Jew.

[Rami Youssef]

You know what's crazy is I get called a Jew.

[Jon Stewart]

Do you really?

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah. Like I put. I had this like New York Times thing and like it was like the thing and there's stuff where people are like, oh, why do you have. And then someone just writes another Jew. And I was like, whoa.

[Jon Stewart]

That's how much Jews control show business. When you even.

[Rami Youssef]

They're like, yeah, he's like an undercut. Yeah, yeah, yeah. And now I'm here with you.

[Jon Stewart]

But if that isn't a sign that I'm a CIA agent. It is so wild, though, you know, there's all these things, and Islamophobia and anti Semitism are such brethren in, like, different moments, you know?

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah, but we got, like, a really bad end with our. Like, Islamophobia is so weak. Like, it just sounds phobia. Well, yeah, because it's like, arachnophobia. Or, like, what? It just sounds like, oh, yeah, you had a weird Islamic experience as a kid, huh? You got a little Islamophobia.

[Jon Stewart]

You don't like crying or Muslims? No, no.

[Rami Youssef]

But no, you can get over it. Just, like, try some halal meat, and then, like, you'll get over, like, you know, like, Islamophobia. It's like a shellfish allergy. Oh, yeah, no, like, no, he doesn't want any. He has Islamophobia. It sounds so benign. Anti Semitism is like, whoa. Like, dude, what are you on about? So I think even from just on a real word language level, we're at an incredible disadvantage.

[Jon Stewart]

I never thought of it that way.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah. And that's. Cause you're Islamophobic. And that's, like, wild.

[Jon Stewart]

The timing. That's wild.

[Rami Youssef]

Because it's just wild. Cause we know each other.

[Jon Stewart]

Yeah, I know.

[Rami Youssef]

We're both from Jersey, the Israelites.

[Jon Stewart]

I'm gonna have to go through our text chains and find out how subtle my Islamophobia has been. Here.

[Rami Youssef]

It's there.

[Jon Stewart]

Yeah, but they'll hit me. I generally, it. No matter what, I'll put on the web. And I try not to do it much. Third comment is always, you changed your name Jew. And you're always like, really? I'm fooling people. Is that. Look at this face. Like, you see this maybe on a Yentl poster. That's the only. Who am I kidding for all these things now, are you still. You still. The clubs are still your favorite.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

I mean, still hitting the clubs.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah, yeah. Going out. I mean, it's the best. It's so fun. And then it becomes, you know, we made this animated show that's, like, filled with, you know, those, like, thoughts you have in a notebook when you're gonna do stand up, and you're like, Maybe this'll work, maybe it won't. And then we get to make this incredible show with so many characters that get to say all this stuff that, you know, you don't need. Like, the rate is so fast. And that's what's been so fun.

[Jon Stewart]

Just joke, joke, joke, and your. Can I tell you my favorite? This is gonna sound like a crazy thing.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

So the show's great, and it's just layered with so many jokes and yet. And the subject matter can get dark, but it's really clever. It's not cloying. Like, it's really good.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

But there's a pool scene where you go. I don't wanna say you. It's roomy, but it's like a kid your age in 2001 dealing with his friends in a town in New Jersey after 9, 11. And there's a pool party.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

And my favorite part of it is it's like a Peanuts thing as they're doing a pan across the pool. And there's one blonde dude in the pool with floaties on, and he's just doing this. And it's the every Peanuts character dance to music that it's just anime dancing. How about. It's such a great detail.

[Rami Youssef]

It's, like, loaded with so many little details and music and kind of the ability to do things that when I grew up, my grandmother was always watching tv. You try to talk to her, and she's just at the TV watching her shows. And then you go to make an animated show, and it's like, okay, so the grandmother is always going to have her TV with her everywhere. And we build this show where everywhere she goes, she's dragging this cart that has her television. She's at a funeral, and she's watching her shows, and that's the kind of stuff you can't do in live action.

[Jon Stewart]

I love that the halal cart turned into a piano.

[Rami Youssef]

Oh, yeah. I mean, like, I always had this fascination. My dad grew up in the city. You know, I grew up with my dad working in the city. And it was so funny to me when you go through midtown and you see the news ticker on the Fox News building, and it's saying all these horrible headlines about Muslim countries and Muslim people. And then you kind of look right down, and there's the halal cart right.

[Jon Stewart]

On the corner, and you see all.

[Rami Youssef]

The guys with the Fox badges buying food from the halal cart guy. And I was like, man, this guy's got the best hustle, because he knows, like, they're in there, and they're saying all this stuff about Muslim people. But then there's that, like, guilty part of them on their lunch break that's like, let me try a little halal, you know? And he's right there to make the buck. And so when we started making this show, I'd always been so fascinated by that guy there. And that becomes the dad in the show. He is the guy who's selling halal.

[Jon Stewart]

And you're the dad, too?

[Rami Youssef]

I play the dad as well. Yeah. Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

And the music. Are you. Do you.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah, I write them. Yeah, I write these, like, songs.

[Jon Stewart]

When did the music go? Have you been. Are you music?

[Rami Youssef]

I. I am music.

[Jon Stewart]

Are you music?

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah, yeah. And I think that's, you know. When did that start? In high school, I played guitar, but I never really.

[Jon Stewart]

Dude, we've known each other for a long time. Why you never. I play drums, man. Dude, we could kick it. We would be crazy. We could call it kosher halal. We could do. Why aren't we doing this?

[Rami Youssef]

I'm open. We could do it.

[Jon Stewart]

Listen, do you sing? I have a van.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

I'm a terrible drummer, but I can bring our shit to wherever we play. I do not sing. I've never. But the singing in it. The music is great. There's some really funny songs in it.

[Rami Youssef]

It's really. It was so much fun. Yeah, it is like, one of my favorite parts of the show, getting to do that.

[Jon Stewart]

And what else is next? What's coming? What's next?

[Rami Youssef]

We got the show coming out this week. I got to do this crazy cool movie, Mountainhead, that's coming out next month, written by Jesse Armstrong, who did Succession.

[Jon Stewart]

So fun.

[Rami Youssef]

Oh, yeah, it's very, very fun.

[Jon Stewart]

Look at you.

[Rami Youssef]

It's a very multi hyphenate. It's really exciting. And. And, yeah, our friend Steve Carell's in it and he's like, honestly, such a joy. Yeah, he really is.

[Jon Stewart]

Yeah.

[Rami Youssef]

He told me, like, so many stories about you that. Yeah, yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

Did any of them mention mountain head? Terrible. I don't know.

[Rami Youssef]

No, that was really good, man.

[Jon Stewart]

No, thank you very much. I appreciate that. Yeah. Really good. Yeah, I. I went immediately to that and I.

[Rami Youssef]

No, I. I loved it.

[Jon Stewart]

Yeah. How much fun, though, was Oregon with Carell? Like, he is. And the deadpan.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

Is what'll get you.

[Rami Youssef]

No, and it's like, he's just. Yeah, he's so inspiring and he's. He's like, the way he kind of picks up a character and he's like such a True film actor, too.

[Jon Stewart]

Like, right?

[Rami Youssef]

So you get to bounce off him and it's just unbelievable.

[Jon Stewart]

I miss all those.

[Rami Youssef]

Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

It's so good to see you, dude.

[Rami Youssef]

Thanks for having me.

[Jon Stewart]

You're the man.

[Donald Trump]

Yeah.

[Jon Stewart]

Number one heavy film in the USA. April 17th on Prime Video, Roman, USA. Quick break right after this. I didn't know you were music. Hey, that's our show. But before we go, we're gonna check in with your host for the rest of the week, Ronnie Chang. What's happening? Ronnie Chang.

[Donald Trump]

Thank you.

[Jon Stewart]

What else? What do you got for the people next week?

[Ronny Cheng]

Well, big news for me personally, John. I'm gonna. I'm going to space.

[Jon Stewart]

Oh, wow.

[Ronny Cheng]

Yeah. The all women mission went so well today that Jeff Bezos asked me to be part of the all Asian one.

[Jon Stewart]

No offense, Ronnie, but, like, your top five. I mean, I just. Ali Wong, Lisa from White Lotus, Bowen, Yang. I just.

[Ronny Cheng]

Yeah, okay, but that's the point, John, okay? I'm the perfect mix of famous and disposable. It's known in the aerospace industry as the Katy Perry curve. Uh, enough fame for news coverage, but, you know, worst case scenario, the world can move on. Also, I have no problems peeing in a bottle.

[Jon Stewart]

Peeing in a bottle. It's an 11 minute ride.

[Ronny Cheng]

Yeah, I. I got a thing. I got a thing with my.

[Jon Stewart]

All right, well, I hope you get back safe. Ronny Cheng, everybody. Here it is, the moment of dime.

[Donald Trump]

This is a first. We've had women, but we've never had three of them. Right here.

[Jon Stewart]

Four and three men. Look at.

[Donald Trump]

Look who we have. You guys feel a little bit mistreated? I like it.

[Shaun Stewart]

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[Jon Stewart]

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