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Posted: 2024-03-29T03:53:42Z | Updated: 2024-03-29T03:53:42Z Jordan Klepper Brutally Shades Clarence Thomas Without Even Using His Name | HuffPost

Jordan Klepper Brutally Shades Clarence Thomas Without Even Using His Name

"The Daily Show" correspondent has some blunt advice for anyone trying to buy access to power.

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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