Samantha Bee Admits That She 'Crossed a Line' With Ivanka Trump Slur | THR News

Samantha Bee Admits That She 'Crossed a Line' With Ivanka Trump Slur | THR News

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Samantha Bee used a vulgar term to describe Ivanka Trump on her show, sparking controversy. Bee apologized, and TBS supported her apology, acknowledging the mistake. The incident led to public backlash, with advertisers like autotrader.com suspending sponsorship. Conservative media criticized the comments, drawing parallels to the Roseanne Barr controversy. The Trump administration also criticized media bias. The video concludes with a reference to further information.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of Samantha Bee's comments about Ivanka Trump that led to controversy?

She praised Ivanka's fashion sense.

She used a vulgar term to criticize Ivanka.

She complimented Ivanka's political skills.

She discussed Ivanka's charitable work.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did TBS respond to Samantha Bee's comments?

They ignored the incident.

They supported Bee's comments.

They canceled Bee's show.

They issued a statement supporting Bee's apology.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did autotrader.com take in response to Bee's comments?

They increased their sponsorship.

They suspended their sponsorship.

They issued a statement of support.

They remained neutral.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Megyn Kelly's reaction to the controversy surrounding Samantha Bee's comments?

She criticized the media for double standards.

She remained silent on the issue.

She defended Bee's right to free speech.

She praised Bee for her courage.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Trump administration react to the media's handling of the Samantha Bee incident?

They praised the media for fair coverage.

They supported Bee's comments.

They criticized the media for bias.

They ignored the incident.