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Comedian Jon Stewart questioned how Democrats navigate agreeing with Republicans on certain issues, saying it’s like walking a “tightrope.” He made the comment during his show “The Weekly Show,” where he interviewed Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT.
Stewart brought up the example of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. agreeing with ultra-processed foods being harmful, and how some people would have a “gag reflex” to agreeing with him on that issue. He also mentioned Elon Musk’s comments on government waste and inefficiency, which were met with criticism when he agreed with them.
Sanders, who was on the show to discuss the labeling of food products, said he was holding a hearing to demand stronger warnings on food labels due to their potential link to obesity and diabetes. He agreed with RFK Jr. on that issue, but not on his proposal to remove fluoride from drinking water.
Stewart also discussed the addictive nature of food advertised on television, citing statements from scientists who have raised concerns about the issue. Sanders agreed, saying that the government has not taken adequate action to address the problem.
The conversation sparked a discussion about the “tightrope” Democrats face when agreeing with Republicans on certain issues, with Sanders saying he is still trying to figure out how to navigate that line.
