The weekend's nationwide "No Kings" protests in opposition to President Donald Trump, his insurance policies, and administration impressed The Daily Show host Jon Stewart to seek the advice of the Declaration of Independence to search out out precisely what the nation's founders didn’t need.

"Let's go to the supply, the unique No Kings protest: the Revolution. Let's see what's within the Declaration of Independence," Stewart mentioned on Monday's episode, consulting a replica of the doc and dressing for the event. "There's an inventory of 27 particular grievances in opposition to the king. Time for a shock inspection."

"All proper, the Declaration says, 'He has saved amongst us in instances of peace, standing armies with out the consent of our legislatures.' Finished," Stewart continued, utilizing the doc in entrance of him as a guidelines. "'Chopping off our commerce with all components of the world.' Ooh, that does sound acquainted. 'He has obstructed the administration of justice.' It's getting scorching in right here. And right here's another: Oh, 'He has excited home insurrections amongst us.'"

A picture of the January 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol appeared on display.

"I imply, come on. I'm calling it," he declared.

However the comic really wasn't totally dedicated.

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"Look, perhaps Trump isn't an omnipotent king, the type who can do no matter he desires, however he's undeniably king adjoining, king-esque, transferring for extra. He's the imitation crab of kings proper now. The 'I Can't Imagine It's Not King.'"

Isn't it ironic, Stewart identified, that Republicans are complaining about Trump being dubbed a king, however "of their minds, he has already surpassed that title anyway and moved on to a a lot larger calling."

The present then performed a collection of clips of newscasters and pundits calling Trump "a miracle employee," "God's chosen instrument," and the like.

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"He's not a king," Stewart mentioned, following the thread. "He's a deity, despatched by God to carry peace to all of mankind, a Jesus-like determine. I imply, I get it. There may be a whole lot of crossover."

The host then closed the section with a "Donald J. Trump or Jesus H. Christ" quote quiz, and the similarities have been uncanny.

"'Love your enemies and pray for individuals who persecute you,'" he mentioned. "I'm beginning off with a troublesome one, purposefully, to present everyone a second to lock of their solutions. Jesus Christ. That's Jesus Christ."

The second quote — "Be in your guard in opposition to every kind of greed. Life doesn’t consist in an abundance of possessions." — was additionally Jesus.

Subsequent.

"'I did attempt to [BLEEP] her. She was married. And I moved on her very closely; in reality, I took her out furnishings buying. She needed to get some furnishings. I mentioned, 'I'll present you the place they’ve some good furnishings'…. I moved on her like a bitch. However I couldn't —' Don't boo. It might be Jesus, and you’re risking everlasting life. 'However I couldn't get there. And she or he was married. Then impulsively, I see her. She's now obtained the large phony tits and the whole lot. She's completely modified her look," finish quote."

"That one was Trump," he mentioned. "You guys are superb at this recreation."

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