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Jordan Klepper Returns To Make Us Laugh, Cry, Cringe

‘Daily Show’ correspondent finds humor in MAGA delusion

Manny Otiko
3 min readOct 29, 2024
Klepper and Lennon. (YouTube screengrab.)

“The Daily Show’s” Jordan Klepper has returned with another one of his unique specials that makes us laugh and cry about the state of American political discourse.

Klepper has a unique skill that allows him to dive into the MAGAverse and come back unscathed. (He also travels with armed guards.) He also has a particular comedy skill of making fun of Cult 45 members by using their own words.

In the latest episode, he ventures back into the MAGA world along with some liberal friends, such as “Reno 911” actor Thomas Lennon, liberal podcasters, and playwright Jeremy O. Harris.

Although the MAGA world is hilariously misinformed, it’s also quite disturbing to watch this. You’ll laugh and cry as you watch Trump cultists repeat conspiracy theories. And boy, do they love their conspiracy theories.

Alex Jones Republicans

From watching Klepper’s latest special, it’s clear many MAGA cult members are “Alex Jones Republicans,” which means they believe in more than one conspiracy theory.

Not content to doubt the existence of the coronavirus, now they also believe the government controls the weather, a common…

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Manny Otiko
Manny Otiko

Written by Manny Otiko

Manny Otiko writes about race, politics and sports. He has been published in Salon and LA Weekly. Follow him at @mannyotiko.bsky.social

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