Published 13:28 IST, January 29th 2021

Jon Stewart finally joins Twitter, tweets about the ongoing Gamestop share controversy

Jon Stewart has finally made his debut in microblogging site, Twitter. His first tweet focused on the ongoing Redditors vs Wall Street insiders controversy.

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Jon Stewart, former host of  Daily Show has finally joined Twitter. comedian has entered social media and has also got his account verified. His friend Stephen Colbert welcomed him to Twitter Family and told fans that Jon has joined microblogging site. Re furr to kw more about Jon Stewart's first tweet. 

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Jon Stewart Joins Twitter 

Jon Stewart's Twitter has around 500k followers and he joined social media on January 28. Hours after joining Twitter, his first tweet was about ongoing Wall Street Betting. With profile picture of a dog, Jon Stewart's first tweet was about Redditors and r/WallStreetbets. In his tweet, he supported Reddit users and said that y aren't cheating and are very well a part of Stock market. Concluding tweet, he wrote "Love Stewbeef". Among his fans, Jon is kwn as Stewbeef. Check out his tweet. 

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Stephen Colbert retweeted this tweet and wrote a small welcome mess for comedian. In his tweet, he dressed that one thing has changed since 2008 and n welcomed Jon. Check out his tweet.

5 hours after his first tweet, Jon published his second tweet. In this tweet, he thanked his fans for a 'warm welcome' and also told m that he is going to use app in 'ineffective manner'. Check it out. 

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What does Jon Stewart's tweet mean?

Jon's tweet supports Reddit users and also takes a dig at Wall Street insiders. reason behind his tweet is ongoing war between Redditors and Hedge funds. A subreddit with name r/WallStreetBets went on to increase  American videogame company GameStop's share price. This resulted in loss of billions from Hedge funds who were trying to short GME stock. sudden increase in stock price has created chaos in Stock market and various politicians are w getting involved in matter. 

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RobinHood, an app that helps you bet also came under controversy for market manipulation. users barged social media and asked people to hold stocks after app did t allow m to sell ir shares. With such a huge difference in market, various celebrities are w joining Redditors and are using ir social media to spre awareness. 

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13:28 IST, January 29th 2021