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Jon Stewart Explains Why His Name Appears in Epstein Files
Jon Stewart addressed his brief mention in the Jeffrey Epstein files and criticized how the Justice Department shielded wealthy individuals from accountability, citing Trump and others.
- On Monday night, Jon Stewart opened The Daily Show by addressing the Epstein files released last Friday, revealing he searched the documents after his name appeared in the trove.
- The Department of Justice released Epstein-related documents on Friday under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, referencing Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, and Howard Lutnick.
- Using the screenshot, Stewart highlighted how Epstein proposed a Woody Allen stand-up project that mentioned him, saying, `Excuse me?` Stewart said.
- Arguing the documents shielded the powerful, Stewart said the Department of Justice release appears designed to protect figures like Trump and redefines 'sanctuary city' as places where money shields accountability.
- Stewart warned that millions of pages remain unreleased, comparing the release to Groundhog Day with Punxsutawney Phil mocking six more weeks of uncertainty about co-conspirators.
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Jon Stewart explains why his name is in the Epstein files
“We all searched our names, right?” the late-night host joked.Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show' Comedy CentralJon Stewart is clarifying why his name appears in the latest batch of the Jeffrey Epstein files. “Of course, to get ahead of the story, I am also in the files,” the 63-year-old host explained on Monday’s episode of The Daily Show. Looking to the audience, he added, “We all searched our names, right?”But, before anyone freaks out, it’s not …
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