Jon Stewart Fires Back at Elon Musk’s ‘Propagandist’ Label: "That’s Bullsh*t"

Elon Musk called Jon Stewart a "propagandist," and Stewart’s response only seemed to prove his point. Instead of addressing Musk’s claims directly, Stewart resorted to mockery, deflection, and partisan talking points. He painted Musk as a right-wing figure for simply advocating for government spending cuts and wearing a "dark MAGA hat"—a narrative that plays into left-wing media’s broader attacks on Musk. Meanwhile, Stewart ignored the fact that he himself has shifted further left over the years, no longer maintaining the bipartisan approach that once made him popular. Rather than engaging in a real debate, Stewart relied on performative outrage and selective criticism, reinforcing Musk’s argument that he’s more interested in ideological attacks than honest discussion.