President Trump Promises To Keep Stars And Stripes Newspaper Alive

President Trump Promises To Keep Stars And Stripes Newspaper Alive

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The video discusses the potential shutdown of the Stars and Stripes newspaper, a historic publication for the U.S. military. Despite a Department of Defense memo indicating funding cuts, President Trump tweeted his support for the paper. The publication, which has been independent since the Civil War, faces closure unless Congress and the President secure new funding. The House has voted to fund it, but the Senate has not yet decided. A bipartisan group of senators is urging continued funding. The video also touches on President Trump's denial of a report claiming he disparaged fallen soldiers, amid declining support from active-duty service members.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump tweet regarding the Stars and Stripes newspaper?

He announced its immediate closure.

He promised to maintain its funding.

He suggested it merge with another publication.

He criticized its editorial stance.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the Stars and Stripes newspaper first produced?

During the Korean War

During the Vietnam War

During the Civil War

During World War I

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of its budget does Stars and Stripes receive from the federal government?

35%

40%

25%

50%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of lawmakers urged the Defense Department to continue funding Stars and Stripes?

A committee of state representatives

A coalition of mayors

A bipartisan group of senators

A group of governors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What controversy was President Trump responding to in relation to his comments about American soldiers?

A news article by the New York Times

A documentary by CNN

A report by the Atlantic

A statement by the Pentagon