Trump's "Spygate" Conspiracy Theory: Late-Night Hosts React | THR News

Trump's "Spygate" Conspiracy Theory: Late-Night Hosts React | THR News

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The transcript discusses late-night hosts' comedic takes on Donald Trump's 'Spygate' conspiracy theory, which alleges FBI spying on his 2016 campaign. Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jimmy Fallon humorously critique Trump's claims, highlighting the absurdity and transparency of the situation. Each host uses satire to mock the theory, drawing parallels to Trump's behavior and past statements.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term did Donald Trump coin to describe a conspiracy theory involving the FBI and his 2016 campaign?

Russiagate

Watergate

Emailgate

Spygate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which late-night host joked about Trump's spelling of 'Spygate' as 'spaghetti'?

Seth Meyers

Jimmy Fallon

Stephen Colbert

Jimmy Kimmel

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Stephen Colbert mock the idea of a spy in Trump's campaign?

By saying the spy was actually a journalist

By suggesting the spy was a double agent

By reading Trump's tweets in a humorous voice

By claiming the spy was a fictional character

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jimmy Kimmel compare Trump's tweeting style to?

A comedian

A novelist

The Hulk

A poet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous scenario did Jimmy Fallon describe involving Mike Pence and Trump?

Pence feeding Trump a warm bottle of Diet Coke

Pence giving Trump a pep talk

Pence teaching Trump how to tweet

Pence feeding Trump a warm bottle of milk