Jon Stewart mocks Trump’s remarks on Graham’s death
Former President Donald Trump delivered a series of unconventional remarks following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, which comedian Jon Stewart highlighted in a monologue on "The Daily Show" on July 14. Graham, a longtime Republican senator from South Carolina, died suddenly on July 11 at the age of 71 from an aortic dissection.
Stewart opened his segment by stating he had met Graham while lobbying on Capitol Hill but did not know him well. He then presented a montage of clips from Trump's appearances on various news programs, including "Fox & Friends," CNN, and Fox News, where the former president memorialized his frequent political ally and occasional critic.
In the clips, Trump described Graham as "a great guy and he was a friend" who would call him constantly. Trump recounted telling him, "Stop calling me, Lindsey," and joked that he would often let the calls go to voicemail. Trump also commented on Graham's passion for golf, noting he "wasn't a great striker of the ball" and was "not Tiger Woods." He revisited their political history, recalling Graham's opposition during the 2016 Republican primary when Graham vowed to "get you in South Carolina," a challenge Trump...