Late-Night Hosts Fire Shots at Trump for Charlottesville Comments | THR News

Late-Night Hosts Fire Shots at Trump for Charlottesville Comments | THR News

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Late night hosts reacted to President Trump's press conference about Charlottesville. Jimmy Kimmel criticized Trump's response and read mean tweets from Trump supporters. Seth Meyers called Trump a lying racist and rejected his excuses. Stephen Colbert addressed Trump directly, expressing national horror. Jimmy Fallon responded to the press conference a day late, while James Corden joked about CEOs resigning from Trump's council.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jimmy Kimmel's reaction to Trump's press conference?

He ignored the press conference entirely.

He supported Trump's statements about Charlottesville.

He expressed understanding of the public's upset and read mean tweets from Trump supporters.

He praised Trump's handling of the situation.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Seth Meyers describe President Trump in his reaction?

As a misunderstood leader.

As a lying racist desperate for praise.

As a hero of the people.

As a diplomatic genius.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Stephen Colbert's message to President Trump?

He criticized Trump for showing his true colors.

He asked Trump to run for re-election.

He invited Trump to his show.

He congratulated Trump on his leadership.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jimmy Fallon say about the timing of his response to Trump's press conference?

He addressed it for the first time on Wednesday.

He addressed it immediately on Tuesday.

He ignored it completely.

He refused to comment on it.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was James Corden's joke about the CEO of 3M resigning from Trump's council?

3M didn't want to be associated with the three K's.

3M wanted to focus on environmental issues.

3M was planning to merge with another company.

3M was expanding its product line.