Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart spoke at an event in Clarendon Monday afternoon.
The actor and comedian, who advocates for veterans issues and emceed a USO event in Crystal City two years ago, was in the neighborhood for the launch of the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing.
TAPS — the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, which supports families of fallen service members — is based at 3033 Wilson Blvd in Clarendon.
Stewart offered “beautiful words” about TAPS, its mission and its new program, said one attendee.
Jon Stewart provides opening remarks at launch of TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing.#TAPSHope #grief #militaryfamilies pic.twitter.com/U7lBzzYlBw
— TAPS (@TAPSorg) March 5, 2018
Outside of the event, celebrity photographer Mark Wilkins snapped a photo of Stewart tying his shoe while walking around Clarendon.
SPOTTED – #JonStewart tying his shoe in Clarendon this afternoon #TheDailyShow #TAPS @TAPSorg @tkradio @emilyaheil @hunterschwarz @babesandballers pic.twitter.com/Bt3MP1G7d2
— Marky Mark (@DCCelebrity) March 5, 2018
Earlier in the day Stewart spoke at a press conference on Capitol Hill, blasting a proposed policy change that would make it harder for 9/11 first responders to get medical treatment under the World Trade Center Health Program.
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