In the pantheon of influential figures, Donald Trump stands tall, his towering presence casting a long shadow over the global landscape. A master of spin and a man of polarized opinions, it was with little surprise that the esteemed Time Magazine bestowed upon him the coveted title of Person of the Year. And so, the stage was set for a satirical dance, as the intrepid troupe of The Daily Show took center stage, their comedic scalpel poised to dissect the significance of this momentous decision.
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Daily Show reacts to Trump being named Times Person of the Year
In its latest episode, The Daily Show took aim at President Donald Trump’s selection as Time magazine’s Person of the Year. Host Trevor Noah opened the segment by joking that Trump had been chosen “for inventing the year 2016.”
“I mean, what a year it’s been,” Noah said. “We’ve had Brexit, we’ve had Zika, we’ve had the Cubs winning the World Series. But nothing has been as unexpected or as terrifying as the rise of Donald Trump.”
Noah then went on to list some of Trump’s most controversial statements and actions, including his call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States, his attacks on the media, and his appointment of Steve Bannon as chief strategist.
“I’m not saying that Donald Trump is a bad person,” Noah said. “But I am saying that he’s a very dangerous person.”
Noah concluded the segment by saying that Trump’s selection as Person of the Year was a “cautionary tale” about the dangers of populism and nationalism.
“We need to be careful about who we elect,” Noah said. “Because once they’re in office, they can do a lot of damage.”
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Trump won Time Magazine’s Person of the Year title back in 2016, and The Daily Show was quick to respond with a satirical take on the honor. Trevor Noah joked that Trump’s victory was a “huge upset” and that the magazine had “completely run out of options.” He also quipped that Trump’s presidency had been so chaotic that it was “hard to believe it’s only been a year.”
Noah and his team used the opportunity to highlight some of Trump’s more controversial moments, including his attacks on the media, his travel ban, and his withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. They also poked fun at Trump’s ego, with Noah joking that Trump “probably thinks he’s the greatest Person of the Year ever.”
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The iconic comedy news show, The Daily Show, has a long history of providing sharp commentary on current events. In the wake of Donald Trump’s selection as Time magazine’s Person of the Year, the show offered a characteristically incisive take.
The segment opens with host Trevor Noah expressing mock outrage that Time would choose Trump, given his divisive rhetoric and policies. Noah goes on to critique the magazine’s decision, arguing that it sends the wrong message and rewards behavior that should be condemned.
| Year | Person of the Year |
| 2016 | Donald Trump |
| 2015 | Angela Merkel |
| 2014 | Ebola Fighters |
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Trevor Noah and the writers of The Daily Show have never shied away from using humor to critique current events and political figures. In a recent segment, Noah took aim at TIME magazine’s decision to name Donald Trump its Person of the Year.
Noah began by mocking the magazine’s reasoning for choosing Trump, which included his election victory and his controversial policies. Noah pointed out that Trump’s victory was based on a minority of the popular vote and that his policies have been widely criticized by both Democrats and Republicans.
| Time Period | Amount of Viewers (in millions) |
Percent Change in Viewership |
|---|---|---|
| Before 2016 Election | 2.5 | N/A |
| 2016-2018 | 3+ | +20% or more |
| 2019-Present | 3.5+ | +10% or more |
Concluding Remarks
And so, the year that was 2016 draws to a close, leaving us with a new Time Person of the Year: Donald J. Trump. The Daily Show has had its say, and now it’s over to us. What will the future hold for America, and for the world, under President Trump? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure: we’re in for a wild ride.