Trump Tweets ESPN Should "Apologize for Untruth!" Following Jemele Hill Controversy | THR News

Trump Tweets ESPN Should "Apologize for Untruth!" Following Jemele Hill Controversy | THR News

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The video discusses a controversy involving Donald Trump and ESPN. Trump tweeted that ESPN should apologize for untruths, referencing a tweet by Jemele Hill calling Trump a white supremacist. Hill apologized for the perception of speaking for ESPN, which did not suspend her, causing conservative backlash. The White House called Hill's tweet a fireable offense. Trump criticized ESPN for its politics and subscriber loss, though there's no evidence linking this to political bias. The video concludes with a call for audience feedback.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Donald Trump demand from ESPN in his tweet?

A new sports show

A public debate

A change in programming

An apology for untruths

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the content of Jemele Hill's controversial tweet?

She criticized ESPN's programming

She called Donald Trump a white supremacist

She praised Donald Trump

She announced her resignation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did ESPN respond to Jemele Hill's tweet?

They suspended her

They issued a statement but did not suspend her

They fired her

They ignored the tweet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Sarah Huckabee Sanders' reaction to Jemele Hill's tweet?

She praised ESPN's response

She ignored the tweet

She supported Jemele Hill

She called it a fireable offense

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the evidence regarding ESPN's subscriber loss?

It is because of technical issues

There is no evidence linking it to political coverage

It is directly linked to left-wing coverage

It is due to poor sports events