Jon Stewart mocks GOP frustrations over Biden's exit: 'You can replace your old guy, too'

Stewart humorously addresses Republican backlash as Biden withdraws and endorses Harris for the 2024 election.

On Monday, Jon Stewart returned to "The Daily Show" with a humorous take on the latest political shake-up. 

In his first episode since President Joe Biden exited the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, Stewart addressed the GOP's reaction.

The comedian played clips of conservative commentators and politicians calling it a "coup" for the Democrats to switch candidates, despite Biden remaining president until the formal nominating convention. 

"But you know what?" Stewart said. "I do understand that they're upset. It makes sense. So how 'bout we do this, out of fairness? I'm a fair person. You can replace your old guy, too."

Biden, 81, left the race on July 21, following concerns about his health and ability to secure another term. Trump, officially named his party's nominee earlier this month, is 78, while Harris is 59.

Stewart also poked fun at Trump's reaction to Harris stepping up as the Democratic nominee, showing a social media post where Trump suggested the party should be reimbursed for their campaign against Biden. 

Stewart quipped that Trump is "gonna need a new line," referencing Trump's claim that Harris "doesn't like Jewish people," and humorously pointed out, "Of course that may ring hollow since Kamala Harris’ husband is — let me check my notes — Jewish!"

The comedian also addressed criticisms of Harris' gender, race, and qualifications, and made a lighthearted jab at the Republican running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. 

After showing a clip suggesting voters have three options in November — Trump, Biden, or "you stay on the couch" — Stewart joked, "I think we know which one of those options JD Vance would opt for."