Even Jon Stewart’s had enough. When The Daily Show host calls Senate Democrats “pathetic” for folding after a 40-day government shutdown… you know the political world has officially hit rock bottom. 😂

On Monday night, Stewart went off, delivering one of the most scathing monologues of his career — and even his live audience seemed a little stunned. Stewart didn’t hold back, and why should he? Democrats, after months of posturing and promises, had caved with barely a fight.

“The episode tonight is brought to you by, ‘I can’t f***ing believe it!’” Stewart began, his voice rising with incredulity. “And what, you ask, is ‘it’? It’s the Democrats.”

The host rolled clips showing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and his colleagues pledging to keep the government shut until Obamacare subsidies were fully extended. The promise seemed ironclad, a rare moment of political backbone. Then, almost immediately, Stewart cut to Fox News footage announcing that Democrats had folded, abandoning their demands after just over a month of standoff.

“Not even a week after their best election night in years, seven Democrats and an ‘independent’ voted with Republicans to end the shutdown — and did they get their healthcare subsidies? No!” Stewart fumed, pacing across the stage in disbelief.

According to ABC News, Democrats didn’t even secure a vote guarantee. All they received was a vague promise of a future discussion on the issue. To Stewart, this wasn’t just a failure — it was a spectacular, humiliating display of weakness.

“You had the wind at your back… and you sold out the entire shutdown for a promise to not get what you wanted later!” he shouted, slamming his hand down on the desk for emphasis. “You were poised for a historic victory, and instead, you waved a white flag!”

The host then turned his gaze to the broader implications, shaking his head. “Let’s get this straight,” Stewart continued, “the longest government shutdown in history, the one that affected millions of Americans, disrupted countless lives, and left federal employees worrying about their paychecks… and what do we get in return? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Just a polite, maybe-we’ll-talk-about-it-later promise. Incredible.”

Stewart’s humor, as always, cut through the frustration like a razor. He mocked the Democrats’ sudden shift from fierce negotiators to, in his words, “puppets performing polite compliance.”

“Never press your advantage — it’s unseemly! Fighting’s hard. How ’bout a snack?” he quipped, eliciting laughter from the audience. “Yes, Americans are suffering, the government is partially closed, and instead of leveraging this moment for tangible results, we get cupcakes and handshakes. Bravo!”

He didn’t stop at the theatrics. Stewart tore into the logic — or lack thereof — behind the Democrats’ surrender. “You had leverage like a heavyweight champ in the ring. You were ready to land a knockout punch for healthcare, subsidies, and principle. And what did you do? You tripped over your own shoelaces and handed victory to the other side. This is the political equivalent of watching someone give up first place in a marathon… while they were still halfway to the finish line.”

For context, Stewart reminded viewers of the stakes. Millions of Americans rely on Obamacare subsidies to afford their healthcare. Families had budgeted, planned, and worried throughout the shutdown. Yet, after weeks of negotiating, all those lives and struggles were essentially ignored. Stewart’s anger wasn’t just comedic exaggeration — it reflected genuine frustration shared by voters across the nation.

“Politics is supposed to be about strategy, about pushing for what’s right, about holding your ground when the stakes are high!” Stewart said, his voice trembling with disbelief. “But somehow, our so-called champions of democracy decided that compromise before any progress was made… was the best course of action. Unbelievable.”

The segment closed with Stewart reflecting on the broader lesson — or cautionary tale — of the Democratic collapse. “This isn’t just about subsidies or a single shutdown,” he said. “It’s about sending a message: if you stand firm, you might get results. But if you cave early, you get… a lot of embarrassment and the faint hope that someday, maybe, something will happen. And Americans are watching. They notice. Trust erodes. Faith in leadership erodes. And comedy writers like me? Well, we just write more jokes about it.”

In true Stewart fashion, the monologue ended with biting sarcasm. “Congratulations, Democrats. You set a new standard for patience, discipline, and strategy. Never mind the people suffering. Never mind the promises made. No, let’s have a snack instead. And maybe, next time, actually fight for something that matters.”

By the end of the night, it was clear: Jon Stewart had done what few dared to do — call out his own party for what he saw as abject weakness. And if his audience’s stunned silence and laughter were any indication, Stewart’s words hit harder than any political speech or editorial ever could.

Even Jon Stewart has had enough — and if he’s this fed up, you know the situation has reached a whole new level of absurdity.