Jon Stewart warns against 'bulls--t system' ruling Dem party, calls for Chuck Schumer to step down after midterm sweep

New York Post · Patrick Reilly · 2026-11-06 13:10 UTC

After Democrats swept the midterms, Jon Stewart called on the party to end its seniority system and urged Sen. Chuck Schumer to step down.

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Lefty comedian John Stewart took a shot at establishment Democrats after the party regained both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s historic midterm sweep – arguing it’s time to tear down the “bullsh-t system” ruled by the old guard.

“The Daily Show” host applauded Democrats’ resounding “blue tsunami” that saw the party flip seats across the country — but warned the “victory means nothing if squandered” and said it was time for Sen. Chuck Schumer to surrender his leadership role.

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