Watch Kal Penn's Hilarious Take On Biden's Change Of Heart On Marijuana On 'The Daily Show'

Kal Penn, known for his roles in the "Harold & Kumar" film series and the TV show "House," as well as his work in the Obama administration, recently took on the role of guest host on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." During one of the episodes where Penn discussed some of the latest news, including President Biden's approval of an Alaskan drilling project, he also lookied into the President's surprising policy shift on marijuana convictions.

Penn praised Biden for "flipflopping in a good way," celebrating the president's change of heart when it comes to marijuana policy. Having once considered the substance a gateway to harder drugs, Biden is now offering presidential pardons to those with federal convictions for simple marijuana possession. This policy change applies to individuals who were charged or convicted in federal court or DC Superior Court before October 6 of the previous year.

Celebrating this "huge" and "long overdue" development, Penn took a moment to give "special congrats" to advocates who have long pushed for this change in policy. He humorously pointed out the difficulty of convincing someone with five decades of experience in Washington to change their mind, comparing it to the challenges of getting Mitch McConnell to let Democrats appoint judges or persuading Chuck Schumer to wear his glasses on the top of his nose.

Penn then playfully debunked stereotypes about marijuana users, joking about the Oval Office's resemblance to a stoner's lair.

Kal Penn's entertaining take on recent news, including Biden's evolving views on marijuana policy, made for a memorable episode of "The Daily Show" that both informed and amused viewers. With his unique background in both Hollywood and politics, Penn brought a fresh perspective to the show's signature blend of humor and commentary. Check out the segment below.