John Oliver destroys Donald Trump's 'cruel' travel ban in 4 minute rant

'The ban is cruel, it's unnecessary, and it undermines our standing in the world.'
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John Oliver destroys Donald Trump's 'cruel' travel ban in 4 minute rant
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When it comes to breaking down exactly why a thing is stupid/ridiculous, you can normally count on John Oliver to deliver.

This week his focus was on one of his favourite topics: the president. And, more specifically, the recently approved version of his "travel ban".

"This ban is cruel, it's unnecessary, and it undermines our standing in the world," says Oliver in the clip above. "So you would think the president would at least be justifying its existence.

"Instead he keeps derailing the conversation with his barrage of bullshit."

The clip's also worth watching for Oliver's description of Trump as "a walrus wearing a T-shirt that says 'I have diarrhoea'" (trust us, it makes more sense when you watch the clip).

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.


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