Jon Stewart reveals why Trump’s  ballroom stunt shows he IS gearing up for third term

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On Monday’s The Daily Show, Jon Stewart explained why President Trump’s recent updates to the White House ballroom suggest he may be planning to run for president again in 2024.

The 62-year-old TV host showed a clip from Monday of Donald Trump speaking to reporters on Air Force One. In the clip, Trump said he hadn’t considered running for a third term as president, something that would be illegal under the U.S. Constitution.

According to Stewart, whenever he’s asked about a potentially questionable plan, the man’s response – ‘I haven’t thought about it’ – is a clear sign he’s definitely going through with it, even if it’s legally, ethically, or morally wrong.

Jon Stewart suggested that Donald Trump and his supporters are already considering a run for a third term, referencing the production of hats promoting a future campaign.

Stewart pointed out that while the person claims to not have considered it, they clearly have – they’re already selling merchandise about it.

During the show, Stewart played a clip of Steve Bannon, a former advisor to Donald Trump, discussing a plan where Trump would bypass the Constitution by running for Vice President instead.

Stewart described Trump as someone who would brazenly disregard the Constitution if he ran for office again, claiming he’d ‘tear it apart’ rather than play by the rules.

Stewart believes the recent renovations clearly show a long-term commitment. He explained that someone wouldn’t make such significant investments – like building a large ballroom – if they weren’t planning to stay for the long run.

Stewart had previously joked about the president’s reasons for seeking reelection during the segment.

Stewart said he believes the man simply wants to help his country, but in exchange, he’s demanding complete loyalty and a huge amount of money and resources – a situation Stewart described with sympathy, calling him ‘this poor bastard’.

The veteran television personality, who has won 24 Emmy Awards, observed that Donald Trump seems to relish the ceremonial aspects of being America’s representative on the world stage, but his behavior changes when he returns to Washington D.C.

Honestly, it’s heartbreaking to see someone, even a very wealthy person, seemingly unravel like this. Hearing phrases like ‘Beef is too expensive!’ and ‘My healthcare bankrupted me!’ – it really hits home how money doesn’t solve everything. And then to cry out for a loved one, ‘Where’s my abuela?’… it’s a raw, vulnerable moment. It just goes to show that even those who appear to have it all are still human, and still grapple with real-life struggles and the need for connection. It’s a reminder that true wealth isn’t just about finances, it’s about family, health, and a sense of belonging.

Stewart then repositioned the discussion to discuss Trump’s White House renovation of a ballroom.

According to Stewart, people consistently find fault with everything he tries to do for them. He then pointed out a long-standing desire in the country: a really large ballroom.

Stewart said critics of Trump’s ballroom renovation were ‘taking the joy out of this thing.’

Stewart explained that even when the person gets upset and vents by destroying things, they immediately start complaining. He imitated them saying, ‘Who killed those people without a fair trial? Was it you? You’re in trouble!’

Stewart showed a compilation of Trump responding angrily to reporters who challenged him with tough questions.

As a relationship expert, I’ve seen this pattern play out time and time again. It’s heartbreaking when constant criticism drives someone to become who they don’t want to be. What I heard described was incredibly unhealthy – a dynamic where one person feels entitled to do whatever they please, regardless of the consequences, and the other is expected to simply accept it, even if it’s damaging. A truly healthy relationship isn’t about one person’s freedom at the expense of the other; it’s about mutual respect, support, and boundaries. That kind of imbalance? It’s a recipe for disaster, and it erodes the foundation of any connection.

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2025-10-29 06:50