John Oliver Says Trump’s Pardon of Joe Arpaio Sets Dangerous Precedent | THR News

John Oliver Says Trump’s Pardon of Joe Arpaio Sets Dangerous Precedent | THR News

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John Oliver criticizes President Trump's pardon of former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio on his HBO show. Oliver highlights Arpaio's controversial actions, such as targeting undocumented immigrants and forcing inmates to wear pink underwear. He uses satire to emphasize the absurdity of Arpaio's actions and the dangerous precedent set by Trump's pardon. Oliver argues that the pardon is a slap in the face to Latinos and undermines constitutional rights. He concludes by urging viewers to reflect on the implications of the pardon.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of John Oliver's criticism regarding President Trump's actions?

The foreign policy decisions made by Trump

The healthcare reforms proposed by Trump

The pardon of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio

The economic policies of the administration

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did John Oliver illustrate the absurdity of justifying Joe Arpaio's actions?

By likening Arpaio to a notorious criminal

By interviewing Arpaio's former colleagues

By comparing Arpaio to a famous actor

By showing a documentary about Arpaio

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the demeaning practices enforced by Joe Arpaio on inmates?

Making them work without pay

Subjecting them to solitary confinement

Forcing them to wear pink underwear

Denying them access to legal counsel

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did John Oliver suggest was the real problem with Trump's perception of law enforcement duties?

It was outdated

It was overly harsh

It was too lenient

It was misguided

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to John Oliver, who was negatively impacted by the pardon of Joe Arpaio?

The Native American community

The Latino community

The Asian American community

The African American community