During the debate, Joe Biden made a mistake while defending his healthcare policy record. He claimed that his administration had “finally beat Medicare,” which was quickly criticized by Donald Trump. After the debate, Jon Stewart, host of “The Daily Show,” poked fun at Biden’s slip-up and suggested it was a high-pressure moment. He also pointed out that Biden seemed to struggle during the debate even when it wasn’t his turn to speak.
Stewart has previously commented on the ages of both Biden and Trump. In a monologue earlier this year, he discussed their fitness for the presidency, noting that being the oldest individuals to ever run for president may pose some challenges. During the “Netflix is a Joke Fest” last month, Stewart joked about Biden’s age and suggested that while he may have valuable contributions to society, he may not be the best choice for president.
Representatives for both candidates did not respond to requests for comment outside of regular business hours.
