The Daily Show Mocks Trump’s ‘Trauma Dumping’ in Front of Children During Iran War Discussion

The Daily Show sharply criticized Donald Trump for discussing the Iran war and other inappropriate topics in front of small children, calling out the president’s behavior as “trauma dumping.”

Host Desi Lydic addressed the issue during Tuesday’s monologue, expressing disbelief that Trump would discuss “nuclear war” with kids.

In a clip from Trump’s Oval Office meeting with children, the president acknowledged that the kids might be “too young” to hear about the “power of a nuclear weapon” but proceeded anyway.

“No, they’re not too young. I’m sure they’ve already seen the ‘Paw Patrol’ episode where they drop a ballistic missile on Humdinger,” Lydic said after the footage aired. “How are you talking about nuclear war in front of children? ‘You kids have seen ‘Oppenheimer,’ right? Florence Pugh, her titties were out for 10 minutes and he became death destroyer of all worlds.”

She continued: “Honestly, if there was ever an event where it was important to stick to the topic at hand, it’s the one where you’re surrounded by small children. You understand that, right?”

The show then aired additional footage from the Oval Office meeting, where Trump:

• Complained that the 2020 election was “rigged”
• Blamed former President Barack Obama for opening the borders
• Boasted about the performance of the Dow
• Claimed “transgender mutilization” was occurring

“Hi, Mom. Can you pick me up from the White House? The president is trauma dumping on me again,” Lydic joked.

She added, “So, when Trump’s talking to a room full of adults, he sounds like a child. When he’s talking to a room full of children, he sounds like Pennywise.”

Watch her full monologue here.

The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11 p.m. ET on Comedy Central.