Jon Stewart breaks down the biggest Harris-Trump debate moments in live monologue

"This is like one of those 'Groundhog Day' movies where you get to go back and fix the bad way that something happened."
 By 
Sam Haysom
 on 
A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top-left is an image of a man and woman.
Watch Next

After weeks of build-up, the Harris-Trump presidential debate has finally taken place. Immediately after it, Jon Stewart was on hand for a live Daily Show breakdown of all the key moments, from Kamala Harris mocking Donald Trump's rallies to Trump's waffling non-answer about his stance on abortion.

"This is like one of those Groundhog Day movies where you get to go back and fix the bad way that something happened earlier to the good way!" says Stewart, comparing Harris-Trump to Biden-Trump.

To finish, he plays a clip of Trump avoiding any responsibility for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, instead trying to shift the blame onto former House speaker Nancy Pelosi.

"I don't know if this debate's going to change anything, I really don't. People are awfully set in the manner that they view these proceedings. What I think is a home run answer for one candidate, someone else views as a dodge, or a lie," concludes Stewart.

"In some ways it doesn't matter what they say anymore. But one thing will always be true, and it is the quality of the former president that I respect the least: Whenever he is cornered and forced to face even the smallest of consequences for his own mendacity and scheming, he reverts to the greatest refuge of scoundrels. As Shaggy would say, 'It wasn't me.'"

Mashable Image
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.


Latest Videos

Stephen Colbert reacts to the Artemis II moon mission
A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage, gesturing.


'The Daily Show' reacts to judge halting Trump's White House ballroom
Desi Lydic presents "The Daily Show" beside an image of Donald Trump.


A24's 'Mother Mary' trailer is worth it for the FKA twigs track
Anne Hathway is dressed in a red pop star outfit with religious overtones in a film still from "Mother Mary."

Stephen Colbert gleefully recaps the best signs at the 'No Kings' protest
A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage, smiling. The caption at the bottom reads, "I like that one."

Riz Ahmed is troublingly intense in new 'SNL UK' promo
A close-up of a man grinning in a slightly creepy way.



Is This The End of Hollywood's ‘Bad Moms’?
Recent representations of motherhood on film: (from left) Amy Adams in 'Nightbitch', Jennifer Lawrence in 'Die My Love', and Rose Byrne in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!