Stewart Says Authoritarian Regimes ‘Test People by Pushing Limits of Absurdity’ Then Plays Video About Trump’s ‘Excellent Physical Health’

EXCERPT:

STEWART: "But the key to the authoritarian regime is the suspension of the normal processes by which you understand the world, the manner by which data and your experiences paint a cohesive grounded picture of reality. The calling card of an authoritarian regime is that you must suspend that reality, that rationality. And then you test people by pushing the limits of that absurdity."

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CORKE: "The White House released the results of President Trump’s physical exam. His doctors say President Trump exhibits excellent physical health."
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REPORTER: "The report says he’s 6’3”, 224 pounds."
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(Laughter)
STEWART: "No. I’m going to say no to either of those numbers. I don’t want to be that guy, but... he has a front butt. I mean, we all get there! It’s fine! You can have it. But what's with the 'He is forged by Hephaestus?' No!”