Colbert Pokes Fun At Trump's Feud With CNN, Restrictions On Press Briefings | THR News

Colbert Pokes Fun At Trump's Feud With CNN, Restrictions On Press Briefings | THR News

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CNN retracted a Russia-related story about Trump, leading to resignations and Trump's Twitter response. Stephen Colbert humorously criticized the situation on his show, highlighting Trump's fake Time magazine cover and joking about new White House press restrictions. The segment encourages viewers to watch the full episode and share their thoughts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the consequence of CNN not following standard editorial processes?

A lawsuit against CNN

An increase in CNN's ratings

The resignation of three journalists

A public apology from CNN

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Stephen Colbert respond to Trump's tweets about CNN's retraction?

By ignoring them

By agreeing with Trump

By reading them aloud in a humorous voice

By writing a letter to CNN

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Colbert reveal about the Time magazine cover at Trump golf clubs?

It was a cover celebrating Trump's achievements

It was a cover featuring another president

It was a fake cover with an incorrect date

It was a genuine cover from 2009

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous suggestion did Colbert make about future White House press briefings?

They would be conducted in sign language

They would be held in complete silence

They would be released in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics

They would be broadcasted on social media only

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Colbert joke would happen to a reporter with a black dot on their paper?

They would receive a prize

They would be given a special interview

They would be banned from future briefings

They would be stoned to death by the press corps