Charlamagne Mocks Schumer, Jeffries, and Newsom While Questioning Democratic Leadership
Sarah Johnson
April 2, 2025
Brief
Charlamagne tha God delivers sharp, humorous critiques of Democratic leaders on The Daily Show, questioning the party's future and highlighting both shortcomings and standout moments.
Radio personality Charlamagne tha God didn't hold back during his appearance on "The Daily Show" this Tuesday, taking shots at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Governor Gavin Newsom of California while pondering the future of Democratic Party leadership. The host’s sharp humor and pointed critiques left no political stone unturned.
Charlamagne began by referencing former President Biden’s offer to help the Democratic Party raise funds after President Trump’s win. He quipped, "Isn’t there anyone else who can save this party?" before adding a biting remark about Biden’s son Hunter: "Hunter, lay off the crack." Direct, yes, but subtlety isn’t exactly Charlamagne’s calling card.
Turning his attention to Congress, Charlamagne spotlighted Hakeem Jeffries, showing footage of the House Minority Leader outside the U.S. Capitol in sunglasses and sans tie. Jeffries declared, "In America, we don’t have a king. We don’t have a monarch. We don’t have a dictator." Charlamagne didn’t seem impressed, dubbing Jeffries "business-casual Morpheus"—a nod to Laurence Fishburne’s character in "The Matrix." Now, that’s a mental image you won’t shake anytime soon.
Next up was Schumer, whom Charlamagne compared to "Payless Obama." Ouch. He highlighted a video of the senator holding up a beer and avocado during a speech about tariffs, saying, "Schumer is not the man with a plan to fight Trump. He ain’t the man with a plan for a good Cinco de Mayo." It’s not every day you hear a politician get roasted over guacamole ingredients.
Charlamagne didn’t stop at Congress. He turned the spotlight on California Governor Gavin Newsom, mocking his overly dramatic hand gestures during a preview of his podcast, "This is Gavin Newsom." Charlamagne noted, "I don’t believe you. Your body doesn’t even believe the words you’re saying." He went as far as to suggest Newsom looked more like a natural male enhancement pill salesman than a revolutionary leader. That’s one way to kill a vibe.
Not all Democrats were on Charlamagne’s chopping block, though. He praised Senator Cory Booker for his marathon 25-hour speech on the Senate floor, calling it an example of "actually doing something." He also applauded Representative Jasmine Crockett for her fiery comments aimed at Texas Governor Greg Abbott, whom she referred to as "Governor Hot Wheels." Charlamagne hilariously summed it up: "When they go low, Jasmine slashes the tires on their wheelchairs." Savage, but undeniably memorable.
Charlamagne’s critiques paint a picture of a party struggling to inspire, with leadership that’s more meme-worthy than motivational. Whether you agree with his commentary or not, one thing’s clear: he’s forcing conversations about what’s next for the Democrats.
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Editor's Comments
Charlamagne's brutal honesty is refreshing, but his criticism highlights a deeper issue: the Democratic Party’s lack of clear, compelling leadership. Comparing Jeffries to Morpheus and Newsom to a pill salesman may be funny, but it also underscores how disconnected some leaders appear from the people they're supposed to inspire. The party could use less theatrics and more substance.
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