Jon Stewart Dubs Kash Patel ‘Make-A-Wish Man’ for Partying With U.S. Hockey Team
Rolling Stone
by Emily ZemlerFebruary 24, 2026
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Jon Stewart recently mocked Kash Patel, the FBI Director, for attending a party with the U.S. men's hockey team after their Olympic win against Canada in Milan. During an episode of *The Daily Show*, Stewart humorously referred to Patel as the "Make-A-Wish Man," questioning his presence at the victory celebration and suggesting he had "crazy eyes." Stewart contrasted the emotional turmoil in the country with the unifying joy of the hockey win, which he described as a rare moment of unity. However, he quickly shifted tone, expressing skepticism about the broader cultural implications.
Stewart criticized MAGA supporters for attempting to exploit the victory for political gain, suggesting that some viewed the win as a means to offset criticisms of "estrogenic culture" and justify anti-Canadian rhetoric. He highlighted how sports victories are often weaponized in political discourses, with some commentators even framing the defeat of Canada as a symbolic victory against communism. Stewart's critique extended to the broader divides in American society, where he saw hockey being used
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Originally published on Rolling Stone on 2/24/2026