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Jon Stewart Criticizes GOP Over Conditional California Wildfire Aid

The comedian condemned Republican leaders for proposing strings attached to disaster relief while highlighting their hypocrisy on aid for red states.

  • Jon Stewart addressed the California wildfires on 'Daily Show,' criticizing Republicans for suggesting disaster relief should be conditional on policy changes.
  • Stewart specifically called out Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) for saying California doesn't 'deserve anything' without demonstrating reforms.
  • The comedian highlighted the hypocrisy of Republicans, noting that red states often receive aid without similar conditions or scrutiny.
  • Stewart also mocked President-elect Donald Trump's inflammatory social media post about the fires, calling it an example of 'casual cruelty.'
  • He praised the efforts of firefighters and community members during the crisis, while condemning misinformation and conspiracy theories circulating about the disaster.
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