In a strikingly intense episode of “The Daily Show,” host Jon Stewart expressed his outrage regarding the tragic murders of Minnesota lawmakers Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman. His passionate commentary highlighted the disturbing reactions from conservative circles in the aftermath of this horrifying event, underscoring the urgent need for a serious discussion around violence and accountability in America.

Reflecting on the horrific situation, Stewart remarked, “The only positive aspect is that the individual responsible for these heinous acts has finally been apprehended. Finally.” He emphasized his disbelief at the troubling discussions that seemed to occupy everyone’s thoughts amidst such devastation, questioning the priorities of society in moments of crisis and tragedy.

Stewart proceeded to showcase a series of news clips featuring various anchors from different networks. These clips centered around the assailant’s supposed “motive,” highlighting that he was identified as “a Trump supporter” and also an “appointee” of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who had previously served as the running mate of former Vice President Kamala Harris. This portrayal raised questions about the narrative surrounding political affiliations and their implications in the context of violence.

“I mean no disrespect,” Stewart asserted with rising indignation. “I don’t care why this person committed such an atrocious act. I truly don’t care. I am not concerned about his political alignment or whether he turns on NPR or Fox News. What astounds me is our collective resignation to this ongoing chaos. What are we going to do? I don’t know, maybe invest heavily in mental health initiatives? Allocate significant funds for illegal weapons interdiction?”

Stewart further questioned society’s willingness to address other issues with urgency, stating, “We are prepared to take action on various matters. Why is there an ongoing assault on cities like Los Angeles at this very moment? Why is the right so eager to dismantle our communities during such a critical time?”

The late-night commentator then presented another set of news clips featuring conservative commentators discussing immigration issues. They asserted that “dangerous criminals continue to invade our nation and harm our citizens,” insisting that “one” American life lost is “too many.” This rhetoric highlighted the stark contrast in the way different issues are framed by political factions.

Stewart launched into a fervent critique, exposing the glaring hypocrisy in the Republican stance on immigration by listing numerous mass shootings that have tragically occurred across the United States. He stated, “One is too many. One death is unacceptable. Indeed, it is true that violence should never be condoned or tolerated. But that is their issue to confront.”

He continued, “In the aftermath of Sandy Hook, Uvalde, Parkland, El Paso, Lewiston, Aurora, Buffalo, Boulder, Binghamton, Highland Park, Monterey Park, San Bernardino, San Jose, San Francisco, the Pulse nightclub, the Colorado Springs nightclub, the Little Rock nightclub, the Borderline Bar in Thousand Oaks, the Ned Peppers Bar in Dayton, the Waffle House in Nashville, Virginia Tech, UVA, MSU, UCSB, FSU, NIU, SMC, the Sutherland Springs Church, the Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, the House of God, the Tree of Life Synagogue, the Allen Mall, the West Roads Mall, Fort Hood, Lockheed Martin, and countless others—what are we doing? What are we doing? This is merely a fraction of the incidents that have occurred over the past 25 years, and it’s not even a complete list. What has been their response to all this?”

Another round of news clips was shown, where conservative news anchors claimed that “Democrats want to seize your guns” and “politicize” mass shootings. This rhetoric often diverts attention away from the pressing need for solutions and accountability.

Stewart concluded with a powerful statement, “It turns out, when it comes to mass shootings, one should not be too many. In reality, a significant number isn’t too many.”

Watch the entire segment below.