TDS's Klepper attends a very boring birthday parade (video)

Jason Weisberger 10:34 am Wed Jun 18, 2025

Image: King Trump; Boing Boing / Midjourney

The Daily Show sent Jordan Klepper to watch Donald Trump's underwhelming birthday celebration.

The whole thing seemed like a not-veiled message to Trump. Soldiers who march out of time and tanks that squeak like no one cares about their maintenance. This show of farce certainly must have stricken fear into someone.

Previously:
• Jordan Klepper helps perfervid MAGAs cope with sudden change
• Jordan Klepper on the United States' coming Civil War
• Check out Jordan Klepper as the host of The Daily Show; stay for the NRA crazy talk
• Jordan Klepper reveals the wit and wisdom of Trump supporters

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