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Bill Clinton & James Patterson - “The First Gentleman” | The Daily Show

2025-06-18 Comedy
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“If you don’t like who’s being elected, and you don’t like what they’re doing, you got to get out there and fight for it. And one of the things that we try to do in this book is to make people see that.” Best-selling co-authors Bill Clinton and James Patterson sit down with Jordan Klepper for a conversation about their new political thriller, “The First Gentleman,” their dynamic as creative collaborators, and how, after three books, they’ve learned that it’s better to humanize than demonize, both in fiction and politics. The former president offers his take on President Trump’s second-term policies, from the economy to deportations to involvement in the Middle East. Clinton and Patterson also emphasize the importance of participation and voting. #DailyShow #BillClinton #JamesPatterson 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)

@SherryEllesson 2025-06-18

"Do you know when this book is going to be banned....?" Best line in the show.

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@PresidentPolo 2025-06-18

It's so crazy the broadcast version of the interview was edited to literally 5 minutes. Like John says it's the only show on Comedy Central, they should have all the time in the world.

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@MicahScottPnD 2025-06-18

Skepticism v. cynicism, I've never heard it framed that way. That is adept! Let's understand the difference on that one! 👍👍👍

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@SindhuKoler 2025-06-18

He’s slower, but still has great Insight, comments and quips. I love how Jordan and James just let him talk even with the silent gaps in between. Very respectful.

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@heatherflowers9869 2025-06-18

Went and saw James Patterson in a small town in NZ. What a great interview!! :)

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@whatranch 2025-06-18

Resist. Register. Vote. We need everyone on this one. 💙

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@AfterX1 2025-06-18

Thank you for not [noticeably] cutting things out of this video. I'm not a Clinton fan either, but it's nice to have discussions over weapons.

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@patricegriffin4046 2025-06-19

HOW COME WE CAN’T BEAT THAT!! Words from a wise and worldly man! What a beautiful and interesting reframing!

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@jenniferwright4925 2025-06-18

Love Clintons comments on Maya Angelou and book banning ❤

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@mandcbruce 2025-06-18

Carla Hayden said, "We librarians like to say Free people read freely."

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