'The Daily Show' breaks down the far right figureheads who fuel toxic conspiracies

These are the personalities spreading falsehood across the country.
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Proma Khosla
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'The Daily Show' breaks down the far right figureheads who fuel toxic conspiracies
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In light of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's removal from House committees, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah did a roundup of far right politicians and TV personalities who fuel conspiracy theories among the American public.

The episode-length segment starts with Greene and goes on to explain Madison Cawthorn, Tucker Carlson, and QAnon — all have repeatedly perpetuated lies to their political and viewer bases in order to gain popularity and favor with former Donald Trump voters. As the Jan 6. capitol riot demonstrated, these are more than internet rumors; the misinformation of the Trump era has led directly to bigotry, violence, and domestic terrorism. These are just some of the people who enabled it.

The Daily Show airs weeknights on Comedy Central.

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Proma Khosla

Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.


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