Jon Stewart is set to receive one of journalism’s top honors after using his platform to hammer President Donald Trump’s record in characteristically sharp fashion.
Stewart, 63, will be recognized by the Walter Cronkite Awards for Excellence in Political Journalism in a newly created category: Comedic News and Commentary. The awards honor “journalists whose work exemplifies the role of a free press in protecting constitutional principles, defending the rule of law, and holding power to account.”
Judges called Stewart a “pioneer” and “vital voice,” crediting him with redefining satire “as astute insights based on solid research.”
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