Late Night: Breaking Down the Trump Tape Recorded by Michael Cohen | THR News

Late Night: Breaking Down the Trump Tape Recorded by Michael Cohen | THR News

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The transcript covers a recorded conversation between Donald Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen, discussing the purchase of rights to Karen McDougal's story about an alleged affair. Late night hosts like Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers provide comedic takes on the situation, highlighting the unusual nature of the President's affairs being public knowledge. Trump's response to the tape's release is also discussed, including his tweets questioning the legality of the recording. The recording details Trump's awareness of payments during his campaign and includes discussions about his divorce documents. The transcript concludes with further commentary from late night hosts Jimmy Fallon, James Corden, and Jimmy Kimmel.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main topic of discussion in the audio recording involving Trump and Cohen?

The presidential campaign strategies

Trump's divorce proceedings

Plans for a new business venture

Purchasing rights to a story about an alleged affair

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which late-night host pointed out the unusual nature of knowing details about the President's personal life?

Stephen Colbert

Seth Meyers

Jimmy Fallon

Trevor Noah

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Seth Meyers' criticism of Michael Cohen in relation to the recordings?

Cohen's poor financial management

Cohen's lack of discretion in recording conversations

Cohen's failure to defend Trump

Cohen's inability to manage Trump's campaign

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jimmy Fallon humorously note about Trump's behavior during the recording?

Trump's repeated denials

Trump's nervous laughter

Trump's sudden change of topic

Trump's request for a Coke

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Jimmy Kimmel, what would have happened if this news involved any other president?

There would be a national address

The media would ignore it

The president would be impeached

The president would resign