Democratic supporters on Thursday forked out up to half a million each to attend a fundraiser with President Joe Biden and former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton in New York but Jordan Klepper said thats a waste of good money.
Guys, Im sorry. This just feels gross. $500,000 for access to a president? Thats not how democracy should work, the Daily Show correspondent said. Save that money for a Supreme Court justice.
Klepper didnt mention Clarence Thomas by name, but a pic of the associate justice appeared on the screen as he spoke.
Much better bang for your buck, Klepper said. Be smart. Shell out for an RV and a jet ski and youre there.
Thomas has a long history of accepting lavish gifts from wealthy benefactors who push conservative causes and, in many cases, failing to report those gifts .
Thomas, as Klepper alluded, owns a $267,230 luxury RV financed by a wealthy friend in a deal he also failed to disclose.
Thomas behavior has led to accusations of corruption and calls for him to resign . Last month, Daily Show alum John Oliver even offered Thomas $1 million a year for life and a new luxury motor coach in exchange for stepping down.
See Kleppers full segment from Thursday nights Daily Show below:
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