In a recent episode of his new show, The Problem with Jon Stewart, the former Daily Show host took aim at the U.S. government for its handling of the Wuhan laboratory leak theory.
The news that the lab leak theory is the most likely cause of the COVID-19 pandemic has been circulating for months, but the U.S. government has yet to acknowledge it. In his show, Stewart expressed his frustration at the government’s inaction and lack of transparency.
“I’m done,” he said. “I’m done with the government’s refusal to acknowledge the lab leak theory. I’m done with the government’s refusal to be transparent about this. I’m done with the government’s refusal to take responsibility for their actions.”
Stewart went on to point out that the government has had access to the same information as the rest of the world for months, but has failed to act on it. He argued that this lack of action has cost lives and that the government should be held accountable.
“This is a moment of reckoning for our government,” he said. “We need to hold them accountable. We need to make sure that they are transparent and that they are taking responsibility for their actions.”
Stewart’s passionate plea to the government to acknowledge the lab leak theory and take responsibility for its inaction is likely to be echoed by many around the world. As the pandemic continues to ravage the globe, it is essential that the government takes the necessary steps to protect its citizens and prevent similar tragedies in the future.