Republican Senators Split On President Trump's Response To Protests

Republican Senators Split On President Trump's Response To Protests

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The video discusses mixed reactions from Senate Republicans regarding President Trump's photo op in front of a church. Senators Tim Scott, Ben Sasse, and Susan Collins criticized the use of tear gas to clear peaceful protesters, citing concerns about insensitivity and misuse of religious symbols. In contrast, Senators Chuck Grassley and Marco Rubio defended the actions, arguing the need for security and adherence to curfew regulations.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was US Senator Tim Scott's opinion on the use of tear gas for President Trump's photo opportunity?

He supported it as necessary for security.

He had no opinion on the matter.

He thought it was a great strategy.

He believed it was not helpful.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did US Senator Ben Sasse view the clearing of peaceful protests for a photo op?

He was indifferent to the situation.

He supported it as a necessary action.

He opposed it, viewing it as treating the word of God as a political prop.

He thought it was a good use of resources.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was US Senator Susan Collins' reaction to President Trump's actions?

She thought they were necessary for security.

She found them sympathetic and sensitive.

She was indifferent to the actions.

She felt they were unsympathetic and insensitive.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What justification did US Senator Chuck Grassley provide for the use of force against protesters?

He believed it was a provocation for television.

He thought it was a security risk to the President.

He had no justification.

He believed it was necessary for a photo op.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did US Senator Marco Rubio view the gathering of protesters?

He had no opinion on the gathering.

He thought it was a necessary protest.

He believed it was a provocation created for national television.

He saw it as a peaceful assembly.