As many as 17 inspectors general were fired by President Trump. “That only leaves — no one knows how many left,” Stewart said. “I have no idea.”

Stewart then aired a clip of Democrat Chuck Schumer calling Trump’s removal of the inspectors general a “glaring sign” that a “golden age for abuse in government and even corruption” is here. However, Stewart pointed out that Trump’s actions were not exactly unconstitutional. The only mistake Trump made was that he didn’t give 30 days’ notice.

Jon Stewart is urging President Trump’s critics not to reflexively call every move he makes “fascist,” saying it clouds the ability to warn about actual authoritarian actions. “This is the cycle we find ourselves in.