Seth Meyers Attacks Republican Tax Plan | THR News

Seth Meyers Attacks Republican Tax Plan | THR News

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Seth Meyers critiques the Republican tax plan on NBC's Late Night, calling it a heist benefiting the wealthy. He mocks Trump's portrayal of the bill as a Christmas gift to the middle class and highlights a Forbes article predicting that by 2027, 80% of the benefits will go to the top 1%. Meyers humorously contrasts the tax cuts for the rich with minimal benefits for average families, and jokes about holiday traditions. He also points out how Trump and his businesses would benefit from the bill.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Seth Meyers call the Republican tax plan?

A generous gift

A brazen heist

A fair deal

A minor adjustment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Meyers, what did President Trump compare the tax bill to?

A Thanksgiving feast

A New Year's resolution

A Christmas present

An Easter egg

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the tax plan's benefits are projected to go to the top 1% by 2027?

60%

50%

70%

80%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much tax cut is expected for middle-income households according to the Forbes article?

$1,200

$900

$1,500

$500

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unrealistic elements did Meyers include in his description of the average American family?

A small apartment

No children

Multiple corporate entities

A single income source