“The Each day Present” shocked its studio viewers Thursday after telling a biting joke on the expense of the Titan submersible and its victims.
The OceanGate vessel — which infamously imploded in 2023, killing the 5 folks onboard whereas journeying right down to the wreck of the Titanic — was talked about throughout host Jordan Klepper’s monologue whereas discussing Inside Secretary Doug Burgum’s remark that “CO2 was by no means a pollutant” and is a vital a part of our ecosystem.
“Look, no one is saying CO2 shouldn’t exist,” Klepper stated of Burgum’s protection amid the Trump administration championing the revival of coal. “The quantity is the problem. We’d like water to dwell too, however the crew of the Titan submersible is just not residing additional onerous proper now.”
At this second, the studio viewers for “The Each day Present” erupted into noticeable groans, briefly derailing Klepper from his monologue.
“I do know, info damage,” he cheekily replied. “Look, I really feel that manner too. However after I take a step again and I take a look at the results on human well being and the world at massive, and I ponder the ramifications of all of those actions, there will be little question Donald Trump actually is the undisputed champion of coal.”
Earlier within the monologue, Klepper additionally roasted Trump for his slurred speech whereas receiving the inaugural “Undisputed Champion of Lovely Clear Coal” award.
“Congratulations to Donald Trump on successful the inaugural award for undisputed champion of lovely, clear coal and so quickly after successful the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize,” Klepper famous. “And should you’re considering, this man certain wins a number of awards that had been created simply this yr for him specifically, you’re proper.”
Klepper then revealed that they created for Trump the inaugural award for successful probably the most inaugural awards — although, they needed to carry out a brand new model after the president stumbled over saying the phrase “undisputed.”
“Looks as if your mind is disputing it as you converse,” he joked. “Now, if this was a toddler saying their first phrases, I’d be truly very impressed. However for a president of america who’s actively having an aneurysm, I’m additionally fairly impressed, which is why I’m presenting you with our inaugural, finest ‘undisputable’ award.”
Watch Klepper’s full monologue above.
“The Each day Present” airs weeknights at 11 p.m ET on Comedy Central.
