Desi Lydic critiques Donald Trump on ‘The Daily Show’

During a monologue on ‘The Daily Show’, host Desi Lydic critiqued President Donald Trump regarding his recent speech to the United Nations General Assembly and his interactions with the press.

Lydic commented on the reactions of Iranian and Cuban delegations to Trump’s rhetoric concerning their respective nations. She also addressed a White House press ban and Trump’s confrontational behavior toward media members, such as CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. Lydic characterized the president’s actions as those of a ‘wannabe authoritarian’ who also seeks constant media attention.

Additionally, the segment featured musician Tom Morello, who discussed his new album as a defense against rising authoritarianism. Lydic also noted the participation of Fox News in a media boycott of White House events.