'Daily Show' mocks Elon Musk, dismisses MAGA backlash

The comedy show "The Daily Show" continues to poke fun at Elon Musk, despite backlash from some conservative pundits. Host Jordan Klepper did not apologize for his jokes about Tesla and questioned why anyone should care about Musk's business troubles. Klepper highlighted Musk's struggles, saying, "I just don’t understand why it’s our responsibility to help a man who’s destroying his own brand." He was joined by correspondent Troy Iwata, who humorously suggested that viewers could donate money to assist Musk during his "hard time." Iwata joked that for a price of $30,000, viewers could ensure Musk remains the richest man in America. This comedic fundraising effort included exaggerations about supporting Musk and his numerous children. Klepper also criticized members of the Trump administration for promoting Tesla in ads. He shared a clip of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging viewers to buy Tesla stock during a Fox News interview. Klepper called it "gross" for cabinet members to promote private companies. He finished by noting the pressure on Tesla's stock and how Musk is a significant figure in both the Trump administration and the Republican Party.