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Sen. Mark Kelly - “I’m Not Backing Down” | The Daily Show

2026-01-06 Comedy
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“We have a right in our country to speak out about the government, to say things about the president. They can’t take that away from us.” Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, who also served in the Navy as a captain and combat pilot, joins Jon Stewart after news broke that he was being censured by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for telling U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders. They discuss the president’s “major ego problem,” why he stands by his message as the Trump administration continues to levy attacks against free speech, frustrations with Democratic leadership, and the importance of Democrats taking control of the House and the Senate to put President Trump in check. #DailyShow #MarkKelly #JonStewart Subscribe to The Daily Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Daily Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDailyShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyshow Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: http://www.paramountplus.com/thedailyshow Follow Comedy Central: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComedyCentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCentral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedycentral About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

Top Comments (10)

@CaptMarkKelly 2026-01-06

Thanks for having me on, Jon

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@Eugenie7003 2026-01-06

Go Mr. Kelly stand up against the treasonous bullies.

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@fartingduck5316 2026-01-06

Speaking out about the government is not a freedom, it's an obligation.

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@ChrisDuffy-p4b 2026-01-06

I am clapping as LOUD as I can! Thank you Senator Kelly! Thank you Mr Stewart glad you returned when we are in dire need of your professionalism

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@cannondavis 2026-01-06

Mark Kelly thank you for your service. thank you for speaking truth. accountability is everything,

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@JamesOfEarth 2026-01-06

He shed more honor and patriotism in skin cells in this interview than the entire drumpf regime will ever have.

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@RuthLopez-f4t 2026-01-06

John Stewart it's Great to have u Advocating for Justice ❤

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@charlesbeyer7041 2026-01-06

Mark Kelly, John McCain would back you up, in some ways you're like McCain, a hero, you defend our constitution. Americans stand with you, this American stands with you against the criminals in this administration and the criminal in chief president.

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@tammystockley-loughlin7680 2026-01-07

Mark Kelly has my respect...and my vote if he ever runs nationally. Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself during these trying times.

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@HeartbreakingHistory 2026-01-13

I’m a person who is more “conservative” on a lot of issues but this has all been absolute madness lately and goes way beyond partisanship.

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