On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart‘s ex-correspondent, John Oliver, made a surprise appearance to “gloat” about Donald Trump ushering in America’s “monarchy era” with his unprecedented use of executive authority.
After failing to identify anyone who could stand up to Trump as he runs rampant with executive orders and government cutbacks, Stewart mused, “It’s been a good run, America. It’s looking like we’re becoming less like the constitutional republic we’ve been for 250 years, and more like the monarchy that we all fought to escape from. But I think the important thing–”
Stewart was then cut off by slow, sarcastic clapping echoing from offstage. Oliver then suddenly appeared with a smug look on his face.
“The prodigal son appears to have returned,” Oliver said to resounding applause.
“Hold…
