In a scathing critique, comedian Jon Stewart took aim at the media for their excessive coverage of former President Trump's first criminal trial. Stewart, known for his sardonic humor, mocked news outlets for their obsession with banal details, urging them to focus on more substantial news.

During his broadcast of "The Daily Show" on Monday night, Stewart ridiculed the media's tracking of Trump's daily commute from Trump Tower to the courtroom. He expressed incredulity at the amount of attention given to such a trivial matter, comparing it to the infamous O.J. Simpson case. Stewart criticized the media's lack of self-control in their coverage, particularly on the first day of the trial.

The media's extensive coverage of Trump's trial comes as he becomes the first U.S. president to stand trial on criminal charges. With 34 criminal counts related to falsifying business records, Trump faces accusations stemming from reimbursements made by his former fixer, Michael Cohen, to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The payments, totaling $130,000, were allegedly made to keep Daniels quiet about her alleged affair with Trump before the 2016 election.

Stewart further lambasted news outlets for emphasizing trivial news alerts as significant breaking developments. He mocked CNN for interrupting interviews to showcase a mere photograph of Trump in the courtroom, sarcastically remarking that the former president's appearance remains unchanged over the past three decades.

The comedian also criticized CNN's analysis of courtroom sketches, questioning the relevance of scrutinizing a simple sketch. He used humor to highlight the absurdity of magnifying inconsequential details, comparing it to over-analyzing an artwork like the Last Supper to decipher Jesus' emotions.

Stewart firmly asserted that amidst the media's fixation on insignificant matters, they risk missing out on critical and revealing moments during the trial. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between mundane news and genuinely significant events to maintain credibility with the audience.

As Trump's first criminal trial continues, Stewart's scathing critique serves as a reminder to media outlets to exercise prudence in their coverage, focusing on substantive developments rather than trivialities.