Overview
- Jon Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' as a guest host on Monday marked the program's highest ratings in nearly six years, with 930,000 viewers tuning in.
- Despite the high ratings, Stewart's political commentary, which targeted both President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, received backlash from both conservatives and liberals.
- Conservatives mocked Stewart for losing to 'Gutfeld!' in ratings, while liberals criticized him for his 'both sides-ism' approach to Biden and Trump.
- Elon Musk praised Stewart for bringing 'balance and humor' back, highlighting the divided reactions to his return.
- Stewart's return is part of a new lineup on Comedy Central that replaces former host Trevor Noah, with Stewart hosting Mondays through the presidential election.