Elon Musk has said he would appear on “The Daily Show” if the episode airs unedited. Musk made the statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, in response to a user’s suggestion. The official account of “The Daily Show” quickly replied, saying, “We’d be delighted!”
The exchange follows a dramatic moment on the show where host Jon Stewart injured his hand during a passionate rant.
Stewart was criticizing government inefficiencies and pharmaceutical subsidies when he slammed his “World’s Most Dad” coffee mug on the desk, causing it to shatter and cut his hand. During the episode, Stewart condemned the high prices of prescription drugs. He called the limited scope of drug price negotiations an embarrassment.
Musk to join ‘The Daily Show’
As he slammed his mug in frustration, Stewart exclaimed, “It is f***ing insane! Come on!” He then remarked, “I’ll be going to the hospital soon,” as he looked at his injury. Despite the injury, Stewart continued with his segment, hiding his bleeding hand under the desk until a commercial break.
After the broadcast, Musk tweeted a Fox News report about the incident. He humorously proposed sending some “@DOGE merch to comfort him while he recovers from this injury.”
Stewart later took to social media to assure viewers he was fine and to joke about the bloody incident. “We’re back! New Daily Show tonight! It’s a bloody good episode…emphasis on bloody…I’m an idiot…” Stewart tweeted.
The potential appearance of Musk on “The Daily Show” adds another layer to the ongoing discourse between politics, media, and big tech personalities. If it happens, the episode promises to generate significant interest and potential fireworks.