JON STEWART HUMILIATED LIVE ON AIR BY KAROLINE LEAVITT’S SAVAGE COMEBACK — THE INTERNET CAN’T STOP TALKING!

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In what’s now being dubbed a “TV smackdown for the ages,” veteran comedian and political commentator Jon Stewart found himself completely outmatched during a heated exchange with rising conservative star Karoline Leavitt — and the internet is absolutely losing it.

It all started with Stewart tossing a sarcastic jab at Leavitt, clearly expecting the usual laughs and applause. But what came next left viewers stunned. Without missing a beat, Leavitt fired back with a brutal clapback that flipped the entire moment on its head:

“It’s cute that you still think your punchlines hit like they did in 2005,” she quipped, cool and composed.

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The studio ERUPTED. Audience members laughed, gasped, and cheered as Stewart’s expression went from smug to stunned. He tried to recover with another joke, but the damage was done. Leavitt had landed the verbal knockout — and she knew it.

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Clips of the exchange immediately went viral, racking up millions of views across TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube within hours. Trending hashtags like #KarolineClapback#StewartRoasted, and #MicDropMoment flooded social media as users weighed in:

“That was BRUTAL. Stewart just got bodied live.”

“Karoline Leavitt really said ‘not today, old man.’”

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The moment has sparked massive online debate. Some are praising Leavitt for standing her ground and calling out what they saw as Stewart’s outdated snark. Others are defending the comedian, claiming the clapback was taken out of context.

Regardless of where you stand, one thing’s for sure — this showdown will be talked about for a long time. And if Stewart’s smart, he’ll think twice before trying to roast someone who’s clearly just as sharp — and maybe sharper — than he is.